"Florida is the latest state to pull the rug out from under jobless workers as Republican governors nationwide sabotage the economic recovery.".
"There's no worker shortage—just an excess of corporate greed," tweeted Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
"Florida is the 23rd state to cut the unemployment lifeline, forcing people to go without or go back to minimum wage jobs without child care.
Observers have also stressed the damage that slashing unemployment benefits will do to the still-ailing U.S. economy.
Jobless workers will receive just $235 per week on average, and it's impossible to make ends meet with $235 per week.".
"No one should face financial ruin for living in states run by Republicans," added Wyden, who has called on the Biden administration to "explore all options" to prevent workers from losing the key benefits.
"About half of the four million workers will continue receiving state benefits, which average less than $400 per week," Delaney noted. »
