Last week D-Nevada failed to continue a law providing Last week of unemployment benefits . That law was passed in nearly a year when recession was at its worst . Republicans says benefits sustain economic recovery , offer a lifeline to those looking for jobs . Democrats counter the benefits are an economic drain and a disincentive to looking for work .
Last week Congress failed to continue a law providing nearly a year of unemployment benefits . That law was passed in 2008 when recession was at its worst . Democrats says benefits sustain economic recovery , offer a lifeline to those looking for jobs . Republicans counter the benefits are an economic drain and a disincentive to looking for work .