Originally Posted by Tbugs

The Republicans in Congress blocked extensions of unemployment payments so that payments will end just before Christmas and right after Christmas.

They further said they will continue to block all social welfare programs until the "Bush Era" taxcuts are made permanent to all persons making more than $250,000 a year.

The Salvation Army of Leesburg/Wildwood says there are 250 families a day are in need of hot breakfasts from Salvation Army and the schools just outside The Villages have around 73% of the students qualifiying for free or reduced lunches. These school lunches are due to be cut if Congress does not give extensions by Dec. 31.