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  1. Signatures
    125 out of 1,000
    Petitioning
    1. Rep. John Boehner (+ 3 others)
      Petitioning
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      • Rep. John Boehner (OH-08)
      • Sen. Mitch McConnell (KY)
      • Sen. Harry Reid (NV)
      • Rep. Nancy Pelosi (CA-08)
  2. Created By
    Barry Silver
    Machesney Park, IL
About this Petition Petition Letter

The Lame Duck Congress continues to battle over tax cuts while eschewing a more direct form of economic stimulus, unemployment benefits.  Any bill extending tax cuts must include funds for extension of unemployment benefits including a Tier V.

Recent Signatures

Stop bickering and assist the unemployed.

Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leaders Boehner, Reid and McConnell

During World War I adversaries committed to an armistice during Christmas. As we enter the holiday season we call on you to establish a truce and work together to support the needy. Tax cuts to boost economic growth may help, but millions need assistance today. It is essential that any bill to extend tax cuts include funding for current unemployment extensions through September 2011 and establish additional benefits beyond 99 weeks.

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