2009.03.31
Soften the blow of rising joblessness
Hard times are here, now, for growing numbers of Virginians who are out of work because of the recession. In an unscheduled editorial, we'll urge state lawmakers to support Gov. Tim Kaine's efforts to expand and extend unemployment benefits as far as federal stimulus dollars allow. The hue and cry from business interests worried about picking up a higher tab when federal dollars run out has a hollow sound.
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I can't possibly see the argument for cutting loose the ever-growing number of unemployed citizens and denying them a continuation of benefits that might keep food on their tables. I have no doubt one's going to be made, though.
Comment by Kristen — March 31, 2009 @ 12:22 pm