Ben Bernanke actually said...

Extended unemployment insurance benefits provided during the economic downturn have fostered economic stability.

I think it would, but as Senator Corker pointed out, or Senator Vitter, the other part of this is we also want to make substantial progress ...

not raising the ceiling could hurt the credit rating of the U.S. and damage financial markets.

if you put all your eggs in one basket, you better watch that basket.