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Last Checked Sept. 30, 2020

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Thu Jul 23 17:41:46 +0000 2020

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Ben Popken @bpopken

Some state's unemployment systems are programmed in COBOL, an obsolete programming language. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted July 23, 2020

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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

Posted July 23, 2020

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“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

Posted July 23, 2020

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