[VRWCmember]

Democrats argued that the legislation is a relatively modest measure to help working families, who also are struggling with higher gas costs and utility bills.

Unemployment is such a big help to working families.

[BearCub]

It would be nice if there was a way to document the number of people who lose their jobs because of this.

Is it legal to fire someone (in part) because of their political affiliation or philosophy. For example, if I were a business owner forced to lay off one employee because of this - could I choose the liberal on my staff because his party voted for this? Just curious.