From nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. Hard times just became a lot harder for many of this countrys chronically unemployed. The clock ran out on an extension of government Unemployment Benefits 1. 3 million americans depend on to get by. People who are still searching for work and still waiting to be lifted by the rising tide of an improving economy. Congress passed the extension in 2008 at the height of the recession. But this time it doesnt look like a lifeline will be coming from washington in time to prevent some people from going under. Nbcs Kristen Welker has been listening to some of their stories. Shes here now with us in new york with more. Kristen . Lester, good evening. This has been a very stressful Holiday Season for those losing their Unemployment Insurance benefits and economists say that could have a big impact on individual families, but also the economy as a whole. Terrified. Devastated. Reporter overwhe
On this saturday night, cutting a lifeline. As emergency Unemployment Benefits end for more than 1 million americans. Tonight, tough times get tougher for so many struggling to find work. Fighting the flu. The virus spreads across the country and is now widespread in ten states. You might be surprised who is being hit hardest. The aboutface that some are making on facebook. A new study adds weight to claims that many young people no longer like it and are moving on. And all in the family. Theyre on the fast track for the sochi olympics and were on the ice as they try and follow in the footsteps of mom. From nbc World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. Good evening. Hard times just became a lot harder for many of this countrys chronically unemployed. The clock ran out on an extension of government unploit benefits 1. 3 million americans depend on to get by. People still searching for work and still waiting to be lifted by the rising tide of an improving