Iowa Republicans argue that that reducing the amount of time unemployment payments are available will fill open jobs that have had trouble finding workers.
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House and Senate GOP disagree over extent of unemployment changes radioiowa.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from radioiowa.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Republicans in the Iowa House and Senate passed bills Wednesday that would cut the maximum time Iowans can receive unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 16 weeks and require claimants to accept a lower-paying job more quickly. But they disagree on whether there should be a one-week waiting period for benefits.