Unemployment debate sparks GOP divisions | TheHill

Ron JohnsonRonald (Ron) Harold JohnsonThis week: Negotiators hunt for coronavirus deal as August break looms Sunday shows preview: White House, Democratic leaders struggle for deal on coronavirus bill Frustration builds as negotiators struggle to reach COVID-19 deal MORE (R-Wis.) and Mike BraunMichael BraunThis week: Negotiators hunt for coronavirus deal as August break looms Frustration builds as negotiators struggle to reach COVID-19 deal Unemployment benefits to expire as coronavirus talks deadlock MORE (R-Ind.) that would ultimately provide a two-thirds match to a person’s previous wages.GOP senators said the timing and order of potential proposals are in flux as Republicans try to figure out which one could garner the most support and keep an eye on the bipartisan talks, which negotiators described as productive but far from a final deal.“There was no decision made on that. Some states have even warned it could take them weeks if not months to incorporate percentages instead of a flat amount.But Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamObama announces first wave of 2020 endorsements Trump putting TikTok ban on hold for 45 days: report This week: Negotiators hunt for coronavirus deal as August break looms MORE (R-S.C.) said on Monday that he will offer a proposal as part of the Senate’s debate to make the unemployment benefit the same as a person’s previous wage.“It’s the 21st century, enough already,” Graham said, asked about the concerns from states.