SC’s reasoning for ending federal jobless aid stirs debate

…a substantial number of claimants, about 37,000, were receiving benefits through a program for self-employed and so-called gig economy freelance workers who don’t qualify for regular state unemployment benefits.  On a national level, some have argued that those workers, specifically, shouldn’t be losing their benefits because of the way that program, called Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, …

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Thanksgiving prayer not enough

As we celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends tomorrow, our thoughts should be with Americans who are struggling…and there are more than you think. According to a report released yesterday by Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) 45% of all American households are struggling financially.  Not just struggling, unable to cover housing, food, healthcare and more.  …

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