Obama blasts Republicans for stalling unemployment benefits - NYPOST.com

Obama blasts Republicans for stalling unemployment benefits - NYPOST.com:

The GOP says that unused stimulus money could be used to fund the benefits extension or that spending could be cut so the deficit won't be increased. Some also believe the lengthy period of benefits can discourage people from job hunting.

'What the president isn't telling the American people is that many of us in the Senate are fighting to make sure our children and grandchildren aren't buried under a mountain of debt,' said Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).

'If we are going to extend unemployment benefits, then let's do it without adding to our record debt.'"