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Please Help- Americans Need JOBS!
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What a week it has been. We (my husband and I), just finished what turned out to be one of the longest re-fi’s in history. If you recall last February, President Obama, passed several plans to help Americans who got caught in the mortgage meltdown, and the economic crisis we all have been faced with. The idea was to help people stay in their homes. We started working on re-doing the mess in April, so it took 9 months!
Without going into a lot of detail here, suffice to say that, while the programs are sound, and meant to work well, the lender we were with, was less than cooperative. I mean, have you ever heard of needing 3 appraisals for one piece of property? They even had one of their own from their company come out. Guess what, they tossed that one out too!
We have good credit, and I felt like they were trying to trip us up,by saying we were going to close at least three separate times. Then, having to make the payment with late charges each time that happened, so that it wouldn’t be reported to the credit bureaus. At least, it is done now. But, I can’t help but think about all the millions of other people that haven’t fared so well, or are on the brink of losing their homes, because of the power trip of some banks and lenders, not wanting to budge and help, like they are supposed to.
So, as it is, I’m sure we all know someone who is a friend, or even family, that is impacted by the economic crisis in some way. I know this is so, because I received this article in my inbox, from a friend who lives in Nevada. Please be sure to read the whole thing, as she comments on it as well.
Which brings me to the State of the Union speech this week.
While the reaction to the SOTU speech was mostly positive, from my perspective, I was left to wonder, where are the meat and potatoes? There did not seem to be much addressing the problems of the here and NOW!In particular, WHERE ARE the JOBS?
Just this last December, the House passed a $150 billion jobs bill, that has now been pared down to $30-$40 billion.
Just this last week, another 470,000 Americans lost their jobs. This is absolutely NO, less than terrible, that 30 million Americans are simply asking for help http://www.nelp.org/page/speakout/FederalUI2010
Today, in Nevada, the Unemployment rate is somewhere around 13% or more, and in Youngstown, Ohio, 1/3 of the people live below the poverty level. This is AMERICA, and this is UNACCEPTABLE! The bottom line is, there is distrust in our government at all levels, all partisanship aside.
President Obama, is offering a tax cut for child care, and a cap on student loans, along with money paid back by Wall Street banks to help small business’s. But, is it enough? People are still crying, WHERE ARE the JOBS?
While watching CNN, this week I came across this bit of info. Did you know that in the Stimulus (Recovery Act), (at least in OHIO), over 1 million was spent for roadsigns, to let the public know how their tax dollars were being spent to repair roads? So, the signs are up, but NO jobs have been created to repair those roads. They still need fixing. I’m sure, this is the case across the nation, on how this package has been misused or spent. Nevermind, the bank bailouts, and the bonuses they gave themselves!
To top it off, federal investigators have found cases of fraud and bid rigging, of Recovery Act contracts, for the Federal Highway Administration. Cases are being investigated where prosecutors and contractors, may have been collaborating to win road improvement jobs.
The icing on the cake this week, was the election of Scott Brown, to Ted Kennedy’s seat in Massachusetts. It has always been considered a liberal, or Democratic state. It is now 51% independent. It seemed to send a wake-up-call to both parties in Washington D.C. The independents are the largest, and NOW, the fastest growing segment of society, moving away from partisanship. Our president needs to connect with the CENTER, meaning Middle Class- Middle America, and move this country forward!
My heart aches for the people in Haiti, and we must continue to show our help and support to them. That is the American way! But, it seems that our government has forgotten many of its own people here at home!
Please do not let families be sent out on to the streets. Even though they are collecting unemployment, remember, they are spending those monies in your stores, or buying groceries to feed their families, paying your mortgages and taxes via rent monies. Please help NOW, by following this link and/or contacting your US representatives via phone calls, or email and let them know that if, the unemployment help is not extended before February 19, 2010, millions of Americans and their families will suffer, or be homeless. Again, this is UNACCEPTABLE in AMERICA!
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14 Responses to “Please Help- Americans Need JOBS!”
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Barbara you have done an amazing job presenting this information, along with your story! Yes, it is terrifying! Yes, the people in Haiti desperately need help… but SO DO WE. I swore I would stay on top of every bit of news, but frankly JOBS should have been the TOP priority. A year “wasted” trying to get friendly with the other side of the camp. A year down the drain because let’s face it, you can’t be friends with everyone, especially those that don’t want to “play along” and be nice, kind, helpful and DO THEIR JOB. Grrrrr………. it’s one f____ nightmare here in Nevada (sorry but it’s true). And NOW we have the distinction of being #50 of all the states in education. I am so close to conspiracy theories that they may be carting me off in a white van soon…. !!
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Barbara Rae January 31st, 2010 at 1:58 pm
@ Theresa,
Thanks for adding the realism in your comment here. I just hope that they get the message loud and clear in Washington D.C.! For many, including yourself, this should have been among the TOP priorities, months ago!
I feel your pain, and know that you are not alone in thinking the white van may be coming soon! This simply should not be allowed to happen, NOT HERE, NOT NOW, and NOT IN AMERICA!
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Barbara Rae January 31st, 2010 at 2:05 pm
@ Jaime Krakowski,
Thank-You so much for your kind words, and subscribing to my rss feed! It was not my intent to turn this into a rant, but, I felt the need to vent.
I have felt the frustration and stress that many are feeling, and that is what prompted me to write this article. I’m glad you enjoyed the read. I just hope it somehow helps the many in need!
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A very well said post and it really gives much of a wake-up call to fellow Americans regarding with the huge impact of no jobs in America. I admire your great knowledge on delivering this wonderful current events to be unfolded to let us know and to be aware of what is happening around us.
Thanks for sharing this thoughts of yours indeed you give a wonderful awareness in your part. I do really am alarmed with this.
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Barbara Rae January 31st, 2010 at 10:46 pm
@ Turning Winds,
Thanks for your kind and gracious words here. I don’t mean to alarm anyone, just state the facts. Yes, the facts are real and they are cause for ALARM!
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WOW! 3 appraisals ! Unbelievable!
Good grief it is getting worse than better. Thank you for bringing the facts to light!
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Barbara Rae February 3rd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
@ Linda,
Yes, the facts are that many banks and lenders are not following through with the programs as was intended.
Unfortunately many people have not gotten the help they need in this area. No one should have to be put on the fence, for 9 months either. But at least the stress for me is gone, so that is a relief. -
Wonderful post. I wish things were better but unfortunately they are not. Everyone says we have to be patient. Patience isn’t bringing in the customers to our store. Sigh.
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I agree that we need jobs, but I believe that our economy would have been much worse if President Obama hasn’t done what he’s done so far. We do need to be patient and accept that instead of a recession we could be in a depression.
I don’t understand what bringing Haiti into this post has to do with anything. You’re comparing a tragedy of unbelievable proportions in a country that is the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. There’s no comparison to what they are going through to what a jobless or even a homeless person here in the US is going through.
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Barbara Rae February 4th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@ Karen,
Yes, patience is difficult to come by, when you may be one of the millions in the unemployment line. The links in this post, are related to the need for another Unemployment extension by February 19, 2010! It is urgent for these people to get the help they need!
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Barbara Rae February 4th, 2010 at 11:39 am
@ Connie Foggles,
Yes, President Obama, has implemented some great programs. The problem is many of the guidelines in the programs, have not been followed closely, to work as he intended them to work. Therefore, jobs have not been created at the level intended, and some funds have been misused, as I mentioned in cases of fraud and bid rigging, to attempt to receive funds.
Yes, I understand what you are saying about Hiati. I did say, that it is the American way to help them, and we must continue to do so! It is the greatest disaster ever recorded in History. It is now the number one focus of attention worldwide.
My point is, that even before the earthquake in Haiti, many Vets and Unemployed people, feel that the government has turned away from them, in their time of need.
NOW, the clock is ticking across the nation to extend the Unemployment benefits, by the February 19, 2010 deadline, or millions will be homeless, and in need of shelter and food!
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alot of people need to be flexible and allow themselves to change course, there is jobs for many, but they may have to make drastic career change
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Barbara Rae February 14th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
@ Orlando Wedding Photographers,
Yes, you make a good point, however, for many it means schooling,
and another expense they don’t have the money for!
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