Iowa Senate Votes for Federal Money for Jobless

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Mar 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM CDT

Story Updated: Mar 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Senate has voted to seek an extra $14.5 million in federal money to pay for jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed.

Backers say the measure would provide benefits for about 7,000 Iowa residents who have been out of work for a year or more. Lawmakers face a March 10 deadline for approving the measure and getting Gov. Terry Branstad's signature.

The Senate approved the measure Tuesday on a 27-22 vote, sending it to the House and an uncertain future.

Branstad aides say they aren't familiar with the measure but that the governor would review it if the Legislature approves the bill.

The money comes from the federal stimulus package.

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