Some 30 million Americans just lost the $600-a-week federal unemployment boost. Many people's lives have been turned upside down by the change. In a few weeks, Courtney Davis will give
Continue reading »Republican senators propose $1,000 stimulus checks
Lawmakers are haggling over how much aid to provide Americans, and a second set of stimulus checks is no exception. On Thursday, a group of Republican senators called for sending
Continue reading »The $600 unemployment payments are likely ending. Here's why
The CARES Act enhanced unemployment benefits with an extra $600 a week in payments. The aid is scheduled to end after July 31 unless Congress extends it. Republicans view the
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