What is the status regarding unemployment?

Unemployment benefits are extended for the "99ers", who's benefit period of 99 weeks of eligibility ended 6/2/10, until the end of November, 2010. It does not add a Tier 5, however, it just extends the time period for those whose period ended. However, a bill is being introduced (as of Aug, 5, 2010) to create a Tier 5, that would provide additional benefits (if passed and signed into law). See the 2 Related Links below for more details.