Goofy goofs again ! there was no mention of FEDERAL unemployment benefits on this thread--rather it addressed STATES-- and to clarify-- " YOU MUST MAKE AN ACTIVE SEARCH FOR WORK EACH WEEK THAT YOU FILE FOR BENEFITS"-HAHA-in Ala when you go on line to claim your weekly, you simply check (x) a box saying you were looking for work--there is no proof required and I'm sure no follow up by ALA Labor Dept.-Other states may require written proof you were interviewed or applied, but Al just sends a check--meanwhile 11-12.5 mill is the new esstimate of jobs available ( and we all know how accurate GOVT estimates); While there are many who really need the benefits, many choose to sit on the couch playing video games and check the mailbox or auto deposit weekly, despite many many many jobs available--