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Unemployment payments placed on hold for Oklahomans

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission announced Wednesday it’s holding off on planned $400 payments to those who lost wages due to the coronavirus pandemic.

OESC director Shelley Zumwalt said if potential federal legislation for additional unemployment payments is approved, then OESC must return the remaining funds to the federal government.

Negotiators on Capitol Hill say they are near agreement on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic aid bill.

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out to more and more people, health authorities are keeping close watch for any side effects.

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