Thousands In Oregon Desperate As They Can't Get The Unemployment They're Owed

Salem Statesman Journal, Statesman Journal
Sun, 05/24/2020 - 7:00am

Oregonians waiting months to receive unemployment benefits have received nothing but confusing letters from the state and busy signals by phone.

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Topics: Oregon Marion County Salem

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