Senate Republicans and the White House have agreed on a plan to slash unemployment benefits for the tens of millions of workers who have lost their jobs since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. For the past four months unemployed workers have received an additional $600 per week, but Republicans want to reduce that to just $200. Many economists fear the cut could lead to a spike in evictions and a rise in hunger.
Senate Republicans Unveil Plan to Slash Unemployment Benefits as Pandemic Rages
HeadlineJul 28, 2020