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Friday, August 7, 2020, 5:55am
By Rachael Vasquez

Many unemployed workers in Wisconsin are beginning to receive their first weekly unemployment benefits without an additional $600 payment that lapsed July 31 amid inaction from Congress. Some Wisconsin agencies that provide services to the those in need are preparing for a spike in demand. 

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