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Congress votes for more aid to jobless, homebuyers

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WASHINGTON - Congress took further steps to right the staggering economy by expanding a popular tax credit for homebuyers and extending unemployment checks for the growing legions of people running out of benefits with few job prospects. Full Article at Atlanta Journal Constitution Vendor

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  1. Unemployed Americans are set to get up to 20 additional weeks of jobless benefits, while new homebuyers are poised to see the $8,000 tax credit extended into mid-next year. Full Article at Anderson Cooper 360 Blog

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  3. By Corey Boles WASHINGTON -- Congress approved an extension Thursday of federal jobless benefits for as long as 20 more weeks, sending the bill to the White House for President Barack Obama's signature. Full Article at Wall Street Journal

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