The study, published by the Century Foundation think tank, says millions of Americans' benefits will expire during the holidays if Congress does nothing.
"Congress is set to cut off 12 million Americans from the only thing holding them back from falling into financial wreckage
and disaster." Andrew Stettner, Century Foundation,
via NPR News.
The study comes as coronavirus
cases continue to surge, and
jobless claims are on the rise.
Federal pandemic job relief has
kept millions afloat as their
state benefits have expired.
President-elect
Joe Biden called upon
Congress to pass additional
immediate federal relief.
Democrat and Republican lawmakers have
yet to reach a compromise
on a stimulus package.