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The last unemployment check with the extra $600 in jobless benefits arrived last week for Danielle Grant, a single parent in San Francisco who credits the pandemic aid with helping her meet her basic living needs. Now, with no future extra aid in sight, Grant said she's worried.  "I'm already financially strapped," said Grant, 38,…

In less than a week, the extra $600 in federal weekly unemployment benefits Americans have been collecting during the recession will come to an end for about 25 million out-of-work adults — a plunge off an "income cliff" that could imperil their ability to pay rent and other bills.  Such a sharp drop in income…

President Donald Trump discussed a proposed round of federal stimulus aid with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., (left) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., (center) in the Oval Office on Monday.Photo by Doug Mills/Getty ImagesEnhanced unemployment benefits are likely ending sooner than many may realize. That could impose financial hardship on millions of…

In less than a week, the extra $600 in federal weekly unemployment benefits Americans have been collecting during the recession will come to an end for about 25 million out-of-work adults — a plunge off an "income cliff" that could imperil their ability to pay rent and other bills.  Such a sharp drop in income…

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