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99ers, pushing H.R. 589 unemployment extension, join union rallies

As union leaders held nationwide rallies in support of Wisconsin's state workers yesterday, the long-term unemployed joined the protests to...

99er Unemployment Extension Amendment bounced for rules violation

Another kick to the ribs for 99ers.In the early morning hours on Thursday Rep. Barbara Lee’s amendment on the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing...

We are all 99ers

The voices of the people are getting louder, emboldened by Tunisia, emboldened by Egypt. 99ers aren’t going to suffer in silence any longer,...

New unemployment extension bill for 99ers gains cosponsors

The new bill that would provide additional unemployment benefits to 99ers -- those who have exhausted all available benefits -- now has 60...

Advocate for 99ers and tier 5 unemployment extension dies

One of the most vocal advocates for the long-term unemployed, particularly the 99ers -- those who have exhausted all available benefits -- has died...

Colorado may get tier 4 unemployment extension, become 99er state

The state of Colorado's seasonally adjusted rate of unemployment rose in December to 8.8%,probably qualifying its residents for an additional...

Suspense grows: will Obama mention 99ers or unemployment extension in SOTU?

The "main topic" of PresidentObama'sState of the Union address tomorrow night will be jobs, the President told supporters in a video...

Lee to introduce new unemployment benefits extension bill for 99ers

Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) is preparing to introduce a new version of the Emergency Unemployment Act that would extend funds to the 99ers --...