Extending unemployment benefits [ has no effect on when or whether people get back to work ]( http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/12/1329302/-Republicans-Caught-in-A-Colossal-Lie-About-Unemployment-Benefits ) . But it sure helps them avoid living in the street unless/until they get work again. What does help get people work is government spending directed in ways that create a lot of jobs — not spending on banks or weapons. For instance, unemployment benefits feed money into the economy, and the recipients are sure to spend it right away on job-creating activities. Almost 40% of potentially employed people in the US are not working, because there aren't jobs for them. Most of them are in some degree of hardship. Automation is likely to make this a lot worse. The solution is a [ basic income for everyone ]( http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/brain20140916 ) .
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