Approximately 43,000 individuals now receiving unemployment benefits could lose them on Dec. 29, unless Congress reauthorizes the program.
Connecticut, like most states, provides 26 weeks of unemployment insurance but also counts on the federal government to fund an emergency extension of benefits during times of slow job growth. It will cost $30 billion to keep the program going.
“These federal benefits are providing a lifeline to many of our residents who are trying to make ends meet while looking for work,” Labor Commissioner Sharon M. Palmer said. “If Congress does reauthorize these benefits, the agency will be better poised to respond quickly to possible new program requirements — thus minimizing potential disruptions or delays in issuing UI payments
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43,000 Could Lose Unemployment Checks
In Connecticut without a Congressional vote by Friday deadline. Christine Stuart reports.
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