The sequel to the $2.2. trillion Cares Act could be in place by the end of April, according to Florida Rep. Darren Soto, but for people like Natasha Haggerty receiving unemployment benefits from the current bill has become a major challenge. “I had a little bit of savings but I have already been through all of that,” the furloughed hair stylist said. “I already paid all my bills this month I’m worried about May.” Haggerty’s story is one of thousands statewide as the need for unemployment benefits has been side swiped by glitches and red tape.
Haggerty said she was unable to get unemployment benefits even after presenting her social security number online. “They sent me a letter last week, they wanted me to send some information including my