Louisiana unemployed workers could see benefits cut in half 

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Workers in Louisiana who lose their jobs would see half the unemployment benefits currently available if a proposal being considered in the legislature is approved.  House Bill 340, sponsored by Rep. Troy Romero, R-Jennings, passed the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations in a 7-5 party-line vote Thursday.  Currently, laid-off employees in Louisiana can

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