Democrats call for action on unemployment claims as jobless wait weeks for benefits The Citizen 6 years ago Tennessee legislators called for more action from Gov. Lee’s administration as thousands of their constituents wait weeks for unemployment payments. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X More staff. An improved economy. So why are unemployment extensions delayed?DateNovember 20, 2020In relation toLascassasTennessee House GOP wants drastic cuts to unemployment benefits as Senate pushes backDateApril 9, 2021In relation toLascassasWhen will unemployed Tennesseans get more $300 weekly federal benefits? It depends on FEMADateSeptember 3, 2020In relation toLascassas