Tea-Publican senators on assistance to the unemployed: ‘We think it’s stupid’

Posted by AzBlueMeanie:

Governor Jan Brewer says she wants to call a special session.

House Speaker Andy Tobin, R-Paulden, says that he is open to the idea.

The Democratic Caucus has asked the governor to call a special session.

So what's the problem? Arizona lawmakers lukewarm on extending unemployment benefits:

In the Senate, Majority Whip Steve Pierce, R-Prescott, said there's no appetite for the change.

"The Senate said, 'We think it's stupid,' " Pierce said earlier this week. Republicans senators feel the 79 weeks allowed under the current program is more than adequate, he said. Others feel an unemployment check is a disincentive to seeking a job.

Remember next November.