WASHINGTON - It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.Thus far, there is no sign Congress will strike a deal.READ MORE: Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19The benefits expiring are federal unemployment benefits provided by Congress to freelance, self-employed and part-time workers who don’t typically qualify for unemployment, as well as benefits for those who have exhausted state benefits.
Estimates are that 12 million people will be impacted. READ MORE: IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseasAdvertisem.