2007 Senate Bill 86 (Extend unemployment insurance benefits )

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Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D) on January 25, 2007, to increase the maximum length of time an individual may receive unemployment insurance benefits, from 26 weeks in a year to 39 weeks.
- Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on January 25, 2007.

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1) Re: Unemployment Extensions [by unemployed2007 on July 23, 2009]

Please share your unemployed story here and also lobby for another round of federal extended benefits - see links. Please read this article regarding Macomb County imploring Congress to pass another extension.

http://unemployed-friends.forumotion.com/michigan-f25/

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2) Re: Unemployment Extensions [by unemployed2007 on July 23, 2009]

You will get the same amount you received(+25) while on your state unemployment benefits.

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3) Re: Unemployment Extensions [by qwerty12345 on July 16, 2009]

Hey

I have a question about the additional 13 weeks added and the other 33 emergency weeks: do you know what percent of your regular pay are you getting paid during the 13 and 33 week period?

Thank you

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