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Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?

Yes

11

No

3

Yes

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?
10 Comments
Corey Smith
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Corey Smith

If the state quit giving unemployed people paid benefits then people will start looking for a job.

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Missy Marlett
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Missy Marlett

Help wanted signs are everywhere and businesses are closing due to not having enough staff on hand to run their business. If businesses close the county and state lose revenue!

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Diane DeNoon
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Diane DeNoon

To many setting at home ,not paying ss

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Max
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Max

This requires absolutely no explanation.

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Debra Riffle
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Debra Riffle

Everywhere you look are help wanted signs Everywhere you go employees that are on the job are explaining why the service is so slow. The explanation is the same: too many places are short of staff.

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Adam Schrader
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Adam Schrader

These lazy ass people need to get up and get a job already

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Randel Hearne
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Randel Hearne

It all has to end sometime and there are lots of people hiring.

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Ron Beedle
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Ron Beedle

The government wants people to relay on them instead of being an independent person. Also by not working it kills the local economy.

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John Foster
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John Foster

As long as they are able to work, yes. Get off the government tit.

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Samantha Jo Black
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Samantha Jo Black

There are plenty of places that are short staffed and needing help. Any job is better than none. Go to work.

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No

Should Missouri stop paying federal benefits to unemployed workers?
3 Comments
Shawnta Williams
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Shawnta Williams

Because I am employed by aldden foods who service columbia college which shut down until August. I have a return date so no need to look for work . So how am I to feed my child and pay bills.

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Ray Anderson
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Ray Anderson

republican sure like to keep the rich richer and the POOR poorer If Missouri employers would pay a living wage this wouldn't be happening, they would have all the employees they need, in fact be able to pick from a list of people!

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Max
Max

The average pay for an EMT Emergency Medical Technician in Missouri is $13.10 an hour. Do you think that people who work at McDonalds should get better pay than an EMT

Stephanie Hampton
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Stephanie Hampton

Yes, I think that the $300 federal should be stopped on those who have been given this since the pandemic began. They have abused this privilege by not finding a new job.But if you lose your job after June 1st you should be able to get the $300 until september but still need to report work search.

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Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

Yes

1

No

7

Yes

1 Comment
Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

Trump has destroyed every thing. Living in a median begging for money for my booze...but still have my phone and EBT card.

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Max
Max

Amen, to that Eric. I know exactly how you feel, and what you are saying. A liberal's interpretation of Proverbs 22:9. Your satire is exquisite.

No

4 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Why would it change? I have more money now.

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HelenHighwater
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HelenHighwater

Never had a big budget for holidays or birthdays. We have too much stuff already so we concentrate on time together and a few useful thoughtful gifts, often hand-made.

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Max
Max

Obviously, an article regarding Christmas, will not get many views in a blue city like Columbia.

Max
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Max

On Christmas, my kids often just ask me for meaningful advice. They are in their fifties, and they have learned enough to know, that they can always learn more. We still give each other the benefits of our skills that we have acquired over the years. These gifts are priceless, and they last forever.

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Max
Max

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God. The celebration focuses on the Incarnation, or God becoming human. You don't need money to celebrate that.

Are you paying less for your Thanksgiving meal this year?

Are you paying less for your Thanksgiving meal this year?

I got the deals

1

Are you kidding?

2

I got the deals

1 Comment
Lida Vitt
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Lida Vitt

Our Thanksgiving WAS less expensive 😀 Thank you President Trump ❤️

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Are you kidding?

2 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Nope, doing steak and lobster this year so its going to be quite a bit more.

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

Nothing is ever going back to what it once was. You will continue to fall. You only have your contentment now.

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