NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- GOP lawmakers are considering lowering the expanded unemployment benefit to $400 a month -- but extending it through Dec. 31, CNBC reported Wednesday afternoon, citing sources.
Currently, based on legislation passed in March, the expanded unemployment benefit is $600 per week -- or $2,400 per month -- but that policy expires at the end of July.
Republicans previously discussed additional payments of about $200 per week -- $800 a month -- which is double what they are now considering.
But Democrats want to keep the amount to $600 per week -- and make it available until at least next year.
Republicans argue that there is little motivation for people to return to work if they receive $600 per week.