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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
1
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
1
Max

This requires absolutely no explanation.

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Debra Riffle
1
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
0
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
0
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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Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Yes

2

No

1

Yes

2 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

There wasn't such a thing as sick days in the Army. You were told to quit being a female body part and ruckup and draw fire.

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Toasty
1
Toasty

The new paid sick leave requirements were another 'problem' that didn't exist and certainly didn't require more government regulation.

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No

1 Comment
Sara Kalinowski
0
Sara Kalinowski

If you staff correctly & uphold attendance policies, there shouldn't be an issue. Unwell employees means non-productive employees. If you can afford expensive vacations, then you can take care of your employees. It's that simple.

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Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Yes

6

No

8

Yes

6 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
1
Fat Guy Outdoors

Of course, isn't locking up people who are criminals their jobs?

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Thomas OSullivan
1
Thomas OSullivan

This is a matter of law and order. I have no problem with immigrants coming to this country LEGALLY. Immigrants built this country and are a valuable asset but there is a LEGAL process that must be followed. Biden, Majorkas were disasters when it came to illegal immigration.

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Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

We might get a bit closer to having fair elections without those voting who aren't even citizens.

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Fred
Fred

Yes, that would be a problem that needs to be addressed ... if it actually existed.

Toasty
1
Toasty

Immigration laws exist for a reason. I can agree our current immigration process is too complicated, expensive, and ripe with corruption. The solution is to change the process, not allow people to stay here illegally.

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Jim Rosenberg
1
Jim Rosenberg

Illegal is Illegal, no matter the situation. Law enforcement is there for a reason, to enforce the laws. If I was in another country illegally, then law enforcement in that country would do the same thing, but probably jail time first. Without laws and law enforcement there would be anarchy.

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Zaos Gonzolez
1
Zaos Gonzolez

Just like a Macy's sale, "they all must go!"

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No

6 Comments
Jennifer Parsons
2
Jennifer Parsons

This is not a matter of legality. "IlLeGaL" immigration is a misdemeanor, like jaywalking or speeding. That people are being apprehended at immigration court dates, schools, and churches shows that these people are not dangerous nor violent. And finally, detention without due process is kidnapping.

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Jeffery Schuyler
2
Jeffery Schuyler

This is not only anti-american, but it is cruel, inhumane and counterproductive. Trump has managed to convince half our Country that 65 million immigrants are both an imminent threat and less than human. Worse, most of the people believing these lies are Christians.

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Bobbi Meyer
2
Bobbi Meyer

Immigrants aren't the problem, politicians are

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Leslie
1
Leslie

They should focus on protecting the community from the reported crimes and not engaging in the current racial profiling that immigration authorities have been doing.

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Paula Stanley
1
Paula Stanley

Police resources should not be used for ICE operations. Congress just voted for an unbelievably huge budget for their police state. Don’t use local community resources!

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Sara Kalinowski
0
Sara Kalinowski

This is a hard question. ICE isn't explaining anything or identifying themselves. PO's might follow protocol,better. However, they shouldn't have to be involved.To be fair though, I think we spend too much unnecessary time on immigration & nothing else that truly matters.

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