Ben Popken

Ben Popken @bpopken

There's been conservative attacks the $600/week program is too generous. But number was set as flat rate because antique state UI systems couldn't handle doing % of income. And $600 is the difference between average weekly earnings ($980) and average weekly benefits ($380). — PolitiTweet.org

Ben Popken @bpopken

“This month, I am good unlike many many others. Next month? I guess we will see,” said Amy, who has type-1 diabetes and used the federal unemployment program to cover insulin costs. She already lost a foot after rationing her insulin to limit expenses. — PolitiTweet.org