Unemployment Extension for 99ers Soon? Rep. Jackson-Lee Calls for New Tier - Yahoo! News

Unemployment Extension for 99ers Soon? Rep. Jackson-Lee Calls for New Tier - Yahoo! News: "Only a few politicians speak more than a few words in passing about the 99ers and their situation. But on Thursday, Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) gave voice to the consideration of an additional set of weeks (effectively, a Tier 5) for 99ers and those jobless who have been unable to find work and are nearing the end of eligibility of their unemployment benefits extensions."