As Congress and the White House work to pass another coronavirus aid package, the additional $600 in weekly federal unemployment benefits is set to run out at the end of the month.
Some lawmakers argue that the federal jobless benefits must be extended to keep millions of Americans from falling off a "financial cliff," while others contend some recipients are receiving more to stay home and not seek employment.
KRLD's Chris Sommer discussed the issue with local recruiter Casey Hasten from the VIP executive search firm.