GOP Sens. Propose Extending Unemployment Benefits to End of Year

Republican Senators Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Martha McSally introduce bill that would extend currently expired coronavirus unemployment insurance benefits through the end of the year, according to statement.

• Measure would allow states flexibility to transition toward wage replacement and a gradual lowering of payments over the course of the next five months
• “Let’s work together to make sure Americans don’t face additional burdens as a result of a sudden lapse in benefits,” says Romney
• NOTE: Democrats, Republicans and White House are in the midst of negotiating the next relief bill as supplemental unemployment insurance has expired
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