GOP governors move to end enhanced unemployment benefits
A growing number of GOP governors have said they will end increased unemployment insurance benefits, citing workforce shortages.
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A growing number of GOP governors have said they will end increased unemployment insurance benefits, citing workforce shortages.
Mississippi is one of the poorest states in the country, with many jobless on the sidelines as low-paying jobs go unfilled.
Twenty GOP-led states plan to cut pandemic assistance for nearly 1 million self-employed workers. These include many housekeepers, dog walkers and Uber drivers. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has been following this story closely. She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss why this is happening and what it means for freelance employees.
Starting June, about 1 million freelancers in states from New Hampshire to Texas will be shut off from all jobless aid.
The Department of Labor reported Thursday 406,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, down 38,000 from the previous week and a new pandemic low. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Troubled Asset Relief Programs during the Obama Administration, joined CBSN to discuss what these numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
An official told CBS News the federal government paying the benefits to some unemployed Americans directly is "pretty much off the table."
Some progressives say the Labor Department could continue federal benefits to some of the workers not eligible for state unemployment benefits.
Extra federal assistance "keeps the lights on and food on the table," another worker says as his state ends funding.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. have hit their lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. This comes as several states seek to end federal unemployment benefits. The Associated Press reporter Christopher Rugaber joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Some 444,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as employment prospects continue to brighten.
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Connecticut, Oklahoma and Montana are offering cash to those who get full-time jobs and keep them for several weeks.
The Department of Labor reports 473,000 Americans filed new jobless claims last week, down 34,000 from the previous week and the lowest number since the beginning of the pandemic. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance and former director of the Obama administration's Troubled Asset Relief Program, joined CBSN to discuss what the numbers mean for the U.S. economy.
President Biden will meet with GOP senators Thursday in order to find common ground on his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan. The meeting comes as Republican governors begin eliminating unemployment benefits. Ed O'Keefe reports on the details.
Fewer than 600,000 people filed for first-time benefits last week, but nearly 17 million are still receiving assistance.
At least 11 Republican-led states are ending increased unemployment benefits following a disappointing jobs report. President Biden insists government benefits aren't keeping people out of work. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on why they're leaving the program.
Nearly 10 million people are jobless and seeking work, but employers say it's never been this hard to hire.
President Biden addressed efforts to bolster the economy, including sending more that $350 billion to states and localities, helping families with child care and pushing back on Republican legislators' efforts to end enhanced unemployment insurance, among other steps. Watch the president speak from the White House on Monday.
President Trump and Jay-Z's dispute about black workers raises questions about the actual state of the labor market and how much credit is due to the Trump administration's policies.
The Department of Labor announced that the U.S. added 228,000 jobs in the month of November. Unemployment and wage growth remained steady however. Co-Founder of MarketSnacks, Nick Martell joins CBSN to discuss the latest market news and what it means for the economy.
Employers added 228,000 jobs in November, and the White House was quick to take credit for the numbers, which was more than expected. Seth Harris, former deputy U.S. secretary of labor under former President Obama, joins CBSN to discuss.
President Biden and Wall Street investors tried to push past Friday's disappointing report from the Labor Department. It showed the slowest monthly jobs growth yet since Mr. Biden took office. The lackluster news is leading some business groups and Republican governors to make the case to end enhanced federal unemployment benefits. Christina Ruffini reports.
A disappointing jobs report ignited debate over unemployment benefits. President Biden argues the benefits are needed for the country's economic recovery, but Republicans say they encourage people to stay at home. Weijia Jiang shares more.
The U.S. gained 266,000 new jobs in April, falling far short of the 1 million economists expected.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
Marius Borg Hoiby, who is accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
The pileup in Michigan is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the U.S. More than 200 million people are in the path of the arctic blasts.
The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
"We have a fiduciary duty to Nippon," U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said, but noted, "We're still mined, melted and made in the good ol' USA."
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Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting.
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
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The U.S. Department of Justice says claims made in a lawsuit seeking an immediate stop to the surge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota are "legally frivolous."
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
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Valentino Garavani's high-glamour gowns were fashion show staples for nearly half a century.
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Marius Borg Hoiby, who is accused of raping four women, has been charged with new crimes, including a "serious narcotics offense," prosecutors said.
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the annual meeting.
Acclaimed fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known simply as Valentino, has died at age 93. Seth Doane looks back at his life and legacy.
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