Republican Governor Increases Unemployment Aid

Come on, did you really believe the thread title and think that a Republican governor would actually INCREASE unemployment insurance? Were you that naive? If you were, shame on you! Michigan Becomes First State To Curtail Jobless Aid WASHINGTON -- Gov. Rick Snyder signed controversial legislation on Monday, making Michigan the first state in the country to reduce unemployment insurance for those... [more]

Come on, did you really believe the thread title and think that a Republican governor would actually INCREASE unemployment insurance? Were you that naive? If you were, shame on you! Michigan Becomes First State To Curtail Jobless Aid WASHINGTON -- Gov. Rick Snyder signed controversial legislation on Monday, making Michigan the first state in the country to reduce unemployment insurance for those who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Starting in January, laid-off Michiganders will be eligible for 20 weeks of jobless aid, instead of the standard 26 weeks. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/28/michigan-first-state-to-curtail-jobless-aid-congress_n_841432.html [less]