Michigan cuts jobless benefits by 6 weeks

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that cuts extended jobless benefits by 6 weeks.
By CNNMoney staffMarch 29, 2011: 8:17 AM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Michigan has reduced unemployment benefits, with Gov. Rick Snyder signing into law a bill cutting the payouts by six weeks.
Snyder signed the bill late Monday, cutting extended benefits to workers to 20 weeks from 26 weeks.