Weekly jobless claims fall to 233,000, less than expected, in a positive sign for labor market

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10. "thought this was a federal program for workers under the administration of Democrats led by Joe Biden"

Not really. The program is managed by the states and feds jointly (notably for tax and other withholding purposes). There is some kind of payroll deduction taken out of paychecks that funds the program (I think matched or has a certain % also contributed to by the employer).

Fact sheet is here (PDF) - https://oui.doleta.gov/unemploy/docs/factsheet/UI_Program_FactSheet.pdf

Excerpt from that -

Fact Sheet

WHAT IS UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (UI)?

Unemployment Insurance is a joint state-federal program that
provides cash benefits to eligible workers. Each state administers
a separate UI program, but all states follow the same guidelines
established by federal law.

Unemployment insurance payments (benefits) are intended to
provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers
who are unemployed through no fault of their own. Each state
sets its own additional requirements for eligibility, benefit
amounts, and length of time benefits can be paid.

Generally, benefits are based on a percentage of your earnings over a recent 52-week period, and each state
sets a maximum amount. Benefits are subject to federal and most state income taxes and must be reported on
your income tax return. You may choose to have the tax withheld from your payment.

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