Sunday, May 19 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:43:26 GMT
The Lorain County Coroner says the body found on Lexington Avenue near 37th Street Friday has been identified as that of 17-year-old Deandre McDowell.More >>
The Lorain County Coroner says the body found on Lexington Avenue near 37th Street Friday has been identified as that of 17-year-old Deandre McDowell.More >>
(WOIO) - All of us can be sympathetic with those who are out of work. And, I think most of us would agree that it's appropriate for the federal government to provide unemployment insurance to tide people over. But the question is: how much is too much?
Congress this week was set to quadruple the amount of time out-of-work Americans can receive unemployment benefits - adding another $34B dollars to the ballooning deficit. What started out back in the 30's as a temporary program to provide payments for twenty-six weeks is now a fully-fledged welfare program that guarantees money to the unemployed for as many as ninety-nine weeks almost two years! Some of these payments can amount to almost $500 dollars a week.
I'm not being insensitive when I say that for that kind of free cash up to twenty-five grand a year there got to be a lot of folks out there who have no intention of finding a job not so long as Congress keeps writing them checks. You know, there are studies that draw a clear parallel between unemployment rates and the duration of unemployment benefits. Well, it's good politics of course, President Obama and the democratic-controlled Congress are much happier doling out the money than they are explaining why the unemployment number remains so high to begin with.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:46:01 GMT
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
The American Red Cross has launched its official Tornado App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in, visit or have loved ones in tornado-prone areas. The free app - availableMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:08 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:08:54 GMT
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closuresMore >>
This spring, Cleveland will once again be home to super heroes and film crews. But transforming Cleveland into a movie set for Marvel Studio's Captain America: The Winter Soldier will require road closures and alternate routes for motorists and pedestrians from May 18 through June 28.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:20:55 GMT
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back. The credit card offers never stop coming, however,More >>
Travel season is fast approaching and we're looking for the credit cards that won't just help you spend your money, but actually give you something back.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:14 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:14:26 GMT
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses. Doctors say one of the most important tests for women is the mammogram. Over the pastMore >>
This week marks National Women's Health Week, a time when women are encouraged to get screened for many illnesses.More >>
The Cleveland Asian Festival will take place on May 18th & 19th, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Payne Ave. between E. 30th St & E. 27th St. FREE Admission, FREE Parking, No Pets.More >>
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