//How the congressional stimulus bill could change unemployment benefits

How the congressional stimulus bill could change unemployment benefits

With record-high numbers of Americans seeking unemployment benefits after losing their jobs because of the coronavirus, Congress is set to significantly enhance the program.The $2.2 trillion rescue package that was nearing final approval — as of Thursday afternoon —will, for four months, add $600 a week to standard unemployment benefits, which vary by state. It also provides funding for states to let people collect their