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"The system needs to be revamped. Each indidvidual should have to prove by a signed letter that they visited places advertising job opening. Not just jump on the computer and mark the yes box." weasel

When's the last time you looked for a job? That's not how things are done. Last time I advertised for a position I received over 200 responses. Think I want 200 people at my door? Most employers prefer online applications or simple mailed or faxed resumes. If you live in Bumthumped, NC it may be impractical to drive to Raleigh or Charlotte to "drop by."

goldenosprey
February 15, 2013 10:54 a.m.

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The system needs to be revamped. Each indidvidual should have to prove by a signed letter that they visited places advertising job opening. Not just jump on the computer and mark the yes box.

weasel2
February 15, 2013 10:20 a.m.

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Wouldnt government contracts create jobs and get people off unemployemnt? Seems the government wants people to keep on the dole Crumps Br0ther

that's backward thinking.

The jobs would still happen... but in OTHER states.

States that, unlike NC, still qualify for federal extended unemployment benefits.

So by putting jobs there that's LESS people on the FEDERAL unemployment dole.

Which they've got no incentive to do in NC now.

You cant tell me you have a good reason to be out of work for 3 years. Crumps Br0ther

Possibly not. But I bet a lot of people could give you good reasons they might be out of work longer than 12 weeks, the new potential maximum benefit period for some.

junkmail5
February 14, 2013 3:53 p.m.

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"Just remember, we might be unemployed, but we still vote!"

Don't count on it - The GA is working on a bill to fix that little problem of you voting, too.

goldenosprey
February 14, 2013 3:09 p.m.

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Just remember, we might be unemployed, but we still vote! bgrmom

we already know some people vote for a living

Crumps Br0ther
February 14, 2013 2:51 p.m.

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Interesting read, the Government is against McCrory on this and could stop Government contracts coming to North Carolina. This is political suicide for the current regime. No Party Affiliate

Wouldnt government contracts create jobs and get people off unemployemnt? Seems the government wants people to keep on the dole

Crumps Br0ther
February 14, 2013 2:50 p.m.

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not counting clothing, educational training, and of course food. To the best of my knowledge, no one was turned away. And you? mep

He's a lib, he would rather tell you how to spend your money than put his where his mouth is-Crumps Br0ther

Funny, because mep was telling me what to do with my time and money NOT the other way around!

WooHoo2You
February 14, 2013 2:49 p.m.

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Sign it, Gov. Punish those faithful voters who thought they were doing the right thing when they voted for you and the legislators. Snokyone

If they wanted continued freebies then the dem would have won, dont ya think?

You cant tell me you have a good reason to be out of work for 3 years.

Crumps Br0ther
February 14, 2013 2:48 p.m.

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Sign it, Gov. Punish those faithful voters who thought they were doing the right thing when they voted for you and the legislators.

Snookyone
February 14, 2013 2:09 p.m.

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This issue has made the Washington Post... http://www.wral.com/unemployment-insurance-remake-headed-to-governor/12103081/

Interesting read, the Government is against McCrory on this and could stop Government contracts coming to North Carolina. This is political suicide for the current regime.