Unemployed in the USA, not a cake walk!

The US government is shutting off unemployment benefits for many. It makes no sense: according to mainstream media, and every $1 they spend adds at least $2 to economy, yet republicans drag their feet and let it lapse. This is why people really hate Republicans. 

This is how they say "Merry Christmas"?

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/1201/Congress-lets-unemployment-benefits-expire-What-now-and-six-other-questions/Who-is-losing-their-benefits

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