Maybe if they cut some of their own cushy perks, they could extend unemployment for a while ....
Government Pay Outpaces Private Sector
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2630045/posts
White House Staffers Got a Bigger Raise Than You Did Last Year [Disgusting]
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2626639/posts
excellent point! for those in Congress who want to extend the benefits, they can "sacrifice" just a little of their perks and benefits--that would show how much they really care... they aren't hurting during this difficult time...