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New $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits start to reach Americans in need – CNN
Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package Congress approved in late December.
(CNN)Jobless Americans in many states are starting to see heftier unemployment checks, thanks to the $900 billion relief package Congress approved in late December.
But many whose benefits ran out last year will have to wait for their payments to restart. And freelancers, independent contractors and certain people who can’t work because of coronavirus restrictions will have to provide more proof of employment when filing new applications or continuing their claims.
The new congressional relief deal…
