Millions to Lose Unemployment Benefits, Even if Extension Passes; New Course of Action Needed
Even if Congress manages to extend emergency unemployment benefits for more the millions of workers who could receive them, about four million others will see their benefits end over the next year, unless an entirely new program is created. This is according to a report recently issued by the President’s Council of Economic Advisers. So, the crisis facing some now is going to be experienced by even more later, unless serious job-creating actions are taken. You would think that the latest, terrible monthly jobs report would convince those in power that the Great Recession continues...
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