For some reason Washington and Betty McCollum think the American people are stupid. They expect us to believe they could not find $34 billion to pay for extending unemployment benefits again. President Obama stressed the last time unemployment benefits were extended that is was not adding to our ever skyrocketing debt, what makes this time different? Has unemployment benefits become the newest welfare program? Should the unemployed be eligible for up to 125 weeks of benefits?

Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 - Vote Passed (271-152, 9 Not Voting)

On Thursday, the House passed this bill to extend unemployment benefits through November 30, making the extension retroactive to June 2 when the last extension expired. It was then sent to the president, who signed it the same day.

Rep. Betty McCollum voted YES