Unemployment

Unemployment Cutoffs Mainly Made Workers Poorer, Research Suggests

Jobless workers in states that cut federal benefits early had much less money but were only slightly likelier to have found jobs.
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Biden Administration Asks States To Try To Find A Way To Support Jobless

The president previously said it would be good for unemployment benefits to expire.
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The Eviction Moratorium Will Continue, But Extra Unemployment Benefits Will Not

Democrats have no desire to extend benefits for 7.5 million facing a September cutoff.
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Senators Go After Unemployment Fraud — But Not Tax Cheats — To Pay For Infrastructure

Under pressure from conservative groups, GOP senators refused to strengthen IRS enforcement to pay for the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
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U.S. Unemployment Claims Fall To 360,000, A New Pandemic Low

It's further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
By PAUL WISEMAN, AP

Maryland’s Republican Governor Ordered To Continue Federal Unemployment Benefits

Hogan was one of the many Republican governors who tried to cut off the benefits afforded through the American Rescue Plan early.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Tick Up To 373,000 From A Pandemic Low

The economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained energy.
By PAUL WISEMAN, AP

After A Year Of Crisis, Reforming The Unemployment System Isn’t On The Agenda

Federal unemployment benefits expire in September leaving millions in the lurch. Democrats don't really have a plan for what to do next.
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Despite 'Worker Shortage,' Businesses Keep Finding Workers

Restaurants in particular are adding workers at a fast pace.
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Despite Injunction, Indiana Won’t Restart Federal Unemployment Benefits

The state suggested it couldn’t pay the benefits even if it wanted. The Biden administration is curiously quiet.
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