Money ‘I’d rather work’: Debate rages as states cut unemployment and workers seek jobs, better pay July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Charisse Jones and Jessica Menton, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘I’d rather work’: Debate rages as states cut unemployment and workers seek jobs, better pay As 26 states end federal unemployment aid early, lawmakers and economists disagree on whether extra aid deters job searches but many say it doesn't.