The Unemployment Extension Act of 2008 - Passed

Bush signed the Unemployment Bill into Law. Government assisted benefits have been extended for 7 weeks in all states. To states that have an unemployment rate of 6% (on average 3 months) or more - an additional 13 weeks... totaling 20 weeks. *Currently, Arizona missed the cut off - it averages at 5.9%* Obviously, this benefit is obtainable only if you lose your job through no fault of your own and you must be seeking work. States determine how much you recieve or if you even qualify. It takes approximately 2-3 weeks to file.