The "growth" in the economy has only benefited those on Wall Street. The job market is still stagnant and now millions of Americans, including me, have had their lifeline cut off while they still seek employment. Homelessness is now a real possibility for many middle-class Americans who have no more options.

My husband and I love Utah, and we only want the same rights as everyone else in this state. We don't want to move away from our friends and family in order to be recognized on the same level as any straight couple. No gay or lesbian couple should be forced to leave or live as second-class citizens, and most importantly, the state shouldn't be spending the money taxed from everyone -- both gay and straight alike -- on hate. Tell Utah to do good with that money. Make our world a better place instead of trying to split up loving couples and creating second-class citizens.

I have been unemployed for 10 months, and will soon face exhaustion of benefits. I have been working odd jobs to try and supplement my income, but cannot find a permanent, living-wage job. If I don't find a job in the next 2 months, I will become homeless. I am already behind on all of my bills, including rent. I suppose the next thing I will have to endure is eviction. I have nowhere to go, and all of the surrounding housing authorities have closed waiting lists.

I am starting this because I am one of the honest ones actually looking very hard for a job to support me and my kids. I will be in big trouble if I lose this money. I just passed the nj civil service exam with an 85% to work in a court but I'm 246 on the list. That will never get me a good job. I'm so hurt and scared and frustrated. I just want a good job so me and my babies can live without struggling. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me. Melissa Brophy

The Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program ended on December 28 for 1.3 million jobless Americans. Unemployment benefits will be cut from as much as 73 weeks to 26 weeks. Democrats fought to include UI in the year-end budget plan. But the GOP war on workers knows no shame — three days after Christmas, in the middle of winter, 1.3 million families just lost a critical lifeline. The Senate will vote to renew UI in less than two weeks, but it won’t pass unless we make our voices heard. Demand that Congress renews unemployment insurance now.

Congress failed to act, yet again, and unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families are expiring. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that this will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Unemployed workers are being dropped off the rolls daily. That's why we need to let Congressman Tom McClintock know that his district supports extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth know we're counting on her to support extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congressman Bill Foster know we're counting on him to support extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

Food should never be a taxable item. Families barely survive with the expenses of rent, water, gas, electricity, and mortgages. Everyone needs to have the opportunity to afford "healthy foods," and healthy foods cost money. This tax will hurt everyone in New Mexico, especially at the middle-class level, in time; especially single parents. This tax will force people to buy "cheap" foods and cheap foods cause obesity and other health issues. Taxing food is WRONG and UNHEALTHY. Encourage the Government to find a better choice to fulfill the needs of the State when it comes to money. Thanks for reading and thanks for supporting.

After the economy fall that started in 2009 when people lost there jobs, houses, car, and other things. People couldn't pay there house notes, or car notes and other creditors. Now people are trying to get back on track now there face with this credit score trap, Now you can't rent any homes or apartment because of a credit score not a background check, you credit score now define who you are and it's not fair to the people that fell on hard times. This matter really need to be investigated because good people are being left out in the due to the economy drop and now it's harder than before. people asking for a certain credit score But I look at it like this United states is in Debt who look at there credit score, just think if someone did United stated wouldn't be able to buy anything, because of there unpaid debt.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congressman Peter Roskam know that his district supports extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.

Unless Congress acts before the end of the year, unemployment benefits that help millions of long-term unemployed workers and their families will expire. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that failing to act will cost the economy $37.8 billion and 310,000 jobs. Denying jobless aid isn't just economically reckless -- it's morally wrong. Congress doesn't have much time to act before the first wave of workers is affected. That's why we need to let Congressman Randy Hultgren know that his district supports extending a lifeline to long-term unemployed workers.