Sentence examples for benefits was increased from inspiring English sources

An additional $9.6 million was budgeted for the contingency fund for this year, while the regular appropriations for fringe benefits was increased by almost $36 million to $162.5 million.

In response to the 2007 09 "Great Recession," the maximum duration of U.S. unemployment benefits was increased from the normal level of 26 weeks to an unprecedented 99 weeks.

Girls' excess risk of receiving social benefits was increased even further in the long term (table 4).

Initially, there was a rapid fall in child poverty as more families moved into work and benefits were increased.

Under the changes approved in February, maximum workers' benefits were increased significantly and the rates paid by businesses will be cut.

Hourly employees were periodically given written tests on things like company policy and sanitation; if they scored high enough, their wages and medical benefits were increased.

George Osborne's plan to change the way benefits are increased (known as uprating) in 2012 is a line in the sand that Liberal Democrats in government must not cross.

One of the other great benefits is increased security.

Food stamp benefits were increased and unemployment benefits were extended and made more available for the lowest-earning families.

For those left in poverty, welfare benefits were increased in most states and eligibility extended.

One of meditation's proven benefits is increased emotional equanimity -- the ability to respond, instead of reacting.