Democrats block temporary extension of unemployment benefits
Special benefit of $600 expiring
By WND StaffPublished July 30, 2020 at 5:55pm
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (Photo: Screenshot/MSNBC)
Democrats in Congress on Thursday blocked a temporary extension of a special federal unemployment benefit that is expiring this week.
It was because the GOP wouldn't meet their demands on a plan to spend a massive $3 trillion on various programs.
The Washington Examiner reported Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., opposed the additional, temporary benefits for Americans put in financial straits by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Republicans voted to open debate next week for the consideration of proposals to extend them at a level at or below the current $600 weekly amount," the report said. Schumer blocked attempts to extend the benefits temporarily – including one proposing to add another seven days of eligibility.
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