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GOP bill prevents ‘double-dipping’ with unemployment benefits
Rep. Sam Johnson (R-Texas) has introduced a measure preventing anyone from simultaneously receiving unemployment insurance and disability benefits. Johnson argued that it seems illogical for people to be eligible for both disability and unemployment payments. “Under current law, some people can get both disability benefits and unemployment benefits. That just makes no sense! Think about it — disability benefits are for those who can’t work and unemployment benefits are for those who can work,” Johnson said in a statement…Read More