Money ‘It’s a big, scary mess’: 12 million Americans to lose jobless aid after Christmas if Congress fails to act November 21, 2020Jessica Menton, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘It’s a big, scary mess’: 12 million Americans to lose jobless aid after Christmas if Congress fails to act Millions of Americans may suddenly be cut off from their jobless benefits the day after Christmas if Congress fails to extend relief programs soon.