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Bill to Expand Unemployment for Military Spouses Advances in Senate

By Rose Krzton-Presson

Nashville, TN – A Tennessee state Senate committee has approved a bill extending unemployment benefits for military spouses. The bill, which passed unanimously yesterday, will extend unemployment benefits to Tennessee individuals who leave jobs to accompany their spouses on a military transfer. The Leaf-Chronicle reports that if it becomes law, it will cost Tennessee an estimated two hundred and seventy eight thousand dollars per year.