Millions of jobless Americans are anxiously waiting for Congress to decide whether to extend the $600 weekly boost to unemployment benefits that's been a key economic lifeline through the pandemic shutdowns. This was the last week of the enhanced payment
This was the last week for which unemployed workers will receive the enhanced payment, even though the coronavirus relief program technically doesn't expire until July 31. That's because payments are only provided for weeks ending on either Saturday or Sunday.Senate Republicans remain divided over how much help to provide, delaying the release of their next economic relief proposal -- though Republican Sen.
GOP lawmakers are debating whether to reduce the payments and to possibly include a bonus for those who accept job offers because of concerns that the generous enhancement is a disincentive to returning to work. Democrats have proposed continuing the $600 benefit into 2021.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday that extending the program, which was part of the $2 trillion economic aid package passed in March, is a priority.
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