No Plans In Senate For A Vote On Unemployment Benefits

No Plans In Senate For A Vote On Unemployment Benefits: "Senate Democrats have not figured out a way to get around Republican opposition to reauthorizing extended unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless.
'We are still in the process of trying to establish the schedule of the lame duck session, in terms of the remaining days of the session, so no specifics, but think we all understand that this is something that is going to have to be done,' said Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday.
The benefits are set to expire at the end of the month, jeopardizing a lifeline for two million people during the holidays. But it's not likely the benefits will be reauthorized before they lapse, since Congress will go home for Thanksgiving next week, meaning this week is the last chance to prevent an interruption in benefits. Reed said there is no plan for a vote."

GOP plans a not so merry christmas for many.