Congress is moving toward a showdown over federal unemployment benefits, with millions of Americans in the balance. As part of the March $ 2.2 trillion coronavirus bill, Congress agreed to a $ 600 per week increase in unemployment benefits, but they will begin to expire in a matter of days. …
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The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden warned that the US presidential election could be held under martial law after federal police officers clashed with protesters during the 54th night of protests …
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The generous expansion to unemployment insurance that Congress passed to keep Americans afloat during the COVID-19 crisis will run out by the end of the month, potentially leaving millions of people in trouble. Unemployment held steady at 11.1 percent in June, worse than at the height of the Great Recession …
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