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Heather Boushey explains Unemployment Insurance and why its benefits are so important to millions of Americans.
Building an Economy for All, Economy
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Vice President, Communications
Senior Director, Government Affairs
What is unemployment insurance? How does unemployment insurance work? Why is it important for Congress to extend unemployment insurance right now?
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