Rep Sandy Levin says average UI is $1166/mo; will try to get UI benefits extended longer. That’s only a bit more than I get in SS, and believe me, it doesn’t go far. I don’t blame people for not getting PT jobs in fast food or retail just to “work” and relinquishing this benefit.

Anyone who thinks anybody receiving UI is getting rich and ripping off the govt is full of shit. That amount of money probably doesn’t pay shelter costs for some who might have been gainfully employed with a decent paycheck and could manage on it.

Maybe Congress should try living on 60% of the six figures they currently make and give up their perks, too.