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Senators Kyl and Grassey are blocking the consideration of bill that would extend unemployment benefits to millions of workless Americans. That is unless Congress agrees to permanently weaken the estate tax. Holding hostage the livelihoods of hard-hit Americans, the priorities of Kyl and Grassey are clear.

At the end of this month, unemployment insurance is set to expire for millions of workless Americans. Unless action is taken by congress to extend this service, by June there will be five million unemployed Americans, ineligible for benefits. Jobs for America Now is connecting people to their Senators’ offices here. Tell your representatives to [...]