The White House, which had opposed broader legislation containing the benefits extension, urged passage of the new version and said President George W. Bush would quickly sign it. The legislation as approved would provide seven additional weeks...

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Published November 21, 2008 02:45 pm - Jobless Checks: Senators advanced, 89-6, a bill providing seven more weeks of jobless checks for those who have used up their allotments. Thomas Voting...
President Bush signed an extension of unemployment compensation Friday, as Democratic leaders in Congress said they will start work immediately on a broader economic stimulus package to move in January. Bush acted less than a day after the...
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