WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Congressional talks over the next round of economic stimulus broke down over unemployment payments.
Senate Republicans balked at continuing the $600 per week federal payments.
Under current rules, if a worker is recalled to their job and refuses, they lose their unemployment benefits. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says its not that simple.
Audio PlayerRounds says the current payments put the federal government in competition with private businesses.
Audio PlayerRounds says they want to find help for unemployed people.
Audio PlayerPresident Trump signed several executive orders over the weekend that would provide some jobless benefits if Congress can’t come up with a compromise.