Millions of Americans will deprive the unemployment benefits, which was paid as part of the population support during a pandemic. It is reported by the ABC News TV channel.
TV channel said that the authorities 25 controlled states under the Republicans, including Texas, Florida and Maryland, decided to early suspension of the Federal Program for Supporting the Population. At its framework, the unemployed Americans received an additional $ 300 per week as a manual.
It was expected that the program would last before September, but in half of the states will be canceled in mid-June-July. Republicans explained their decision by the fact that despite the high level of unemployment in the country, enterprises throughout the country suffer from the lack of employees. It is reported that at the moment the unemployment benefit receive more than 15 million Americans.
In mid-April, US President Joe Bayden launched a funeral assistance program, in which citizens are provided with financial support in the amount of up to nine thousand dollars. Money stand out for the funeral of every American who deceased from COVID-19. The program will be available for families, regardless of the level of their income, provided that they will present the necessary documents, and also did not receive similar benefits on another program.