off the charts POLICY INSIGHT BEYOND THE NUMBERS Home Blog Just the Basics Just the Basics March 13, 2012, 12:30 am | By CBPP Using weekly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we updated our backgrounder today on how many weeks of unemployment insurance benefits are available across the country (see map). It’s part of our Policy Basics series — short, non-technical reports on topics ranging from the federal budget process to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Other Policy Basics that we have updated recently include those on SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Program) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Image Topics: Federal Tax, Food Assistance, Tax Credits for Individuals and Families, Economy CBPP Share Facebook Twitter Print Email PreviousThe Myth of the Non-Paying 47 PercentNextNew Health Exchange Rules Show Important Improvements Stay up to date Email address Submit Receive the latest news and reports from the Center