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House moves to restrict unemployement comp

By Gina Jordan

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Tallahassee, FL – The Florida House is set for a final vote on a proposal that would reduce benefits for out of work Floridians. Gina Jordan reports.

The measure would lower the unemployment compensation taxes paid by businesses, and put a cap on the number of weeks benefits are paid using a sliding scale. Republican Doug Holder of Sarasota is a sponsor.

"Under the bill, if the unemployment rate is 9% or higher, the maximum number of weeks is twenty. If the unemployment rate is at or below 5%, the number of weeks is twelve."

Jobless applicants would be required to undergo a skills review to qualify for benefits. The maximum weekly check is unchanged at $275. Holder says this is a re-employment bill. It's expected to win easy passage in the Republican-controlled House on Thursday.