Future of $600 weekly jobless benefit in limbo as federal program expires, Republicans propose $200 payments

Future of $600 weekly jobless benefit in limbo as federal program expires, Republicans propose $200 payments

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More than 25 Million Americans received what could be their last $600 weekly payment in federal unemployment benefits on Saturday unless Congress agrees to extend the program. In North Carolina, that means most people out of work due to the pandemic would see their weekly income slashed by about 70 percent. The maximum weekly pay from state unemployment insurance in North Carolina is $350 – for up to 12 weeks. Senate Republicans in Washington released their proposed aid package on Tuesday, and…

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