Unemployment Benefits Extended!
President Obama approved the extension of Unemployment Benefits an extra 14 weeks of benefits in states with unemployment rates less than 8.5% and an extra 20 weeks in states with unemployment rates above 8.5%. Any individual whose benefits have expired will be eligible to re-apply for the additional benefits.
Click here to check the current unemployment rate in your state.
The Stimulus Package extends emergency unemployment benefits until 12/31/09.
