The Progressive Pulse

March 10, 2010

Burr and Hagan split on Jobless Aid

Posted at 5:28 PM by Clayton Henkel

The U.S. Senate approved a $138 billion measure Wednesday that would extend unemployment benefits for the long term jobless and help states pay for Medicare. The bill now heads to the House for a vote.

The final vote in the Senate was 62-36, with many conservatives saying the bill adds too much to the national debt.

Republican Senator Richard Burr said he’s not opposed to extending the benefits, but Americans must understand the danger of adding to the deficit.

Burr shares his thoughts with Chris Fitzsimon this weekend on “News & Views.”  For a preview of their radio interview, please click below:

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