Don Nickles: “Just to clarify, I believe that is not a 13-week extension; it is a 26-week extension. Also, just for your information…”

“Just to clarify, I believe that is not a 13-week extension; it is a 26-week extension. Also, just for your information, the House may soon try to pass legislation that would eliminate this cliff as of December 31. So I want the Senator to know that efforts are being made by some in the House to pass legislation that would address the unemployment compensation issue, and extend welfare authorization, among other things. I wanted to make sure you are aware that the bill you are trying to pass by unanimous consent, S. 3009, is not a 13-week extension, but it is a 26-week extension and costs $17.1 billion. A simple 13-week extension costs less than half of that. I wanted to make those few facts known before I object to the Senator's request.”