[fightinJAG]

Does Obama’s push for “extending” jobless benefits have anything to do with new claims?

[John.Galt2012]

The govenrment said that the number of people receiving regular benefits rose by 5,000 to 5.19 million for the week ending Dec. 5. That figure does not include millions of people who have used up the regular 26 weeks of benefits typically provided by the state and are now receiving extended benefits for up to 73 additional weeks, paid for by the federal government.

Two years of unemployment benefits....hmmmm. Do you have to DO anything while you're receiving them? Like prove you're looking for a job.

[Heliand]

No. A new claim can’t be an extended claim.