Jobless Benefits Extension Will Need 60 Votes in the Senate
March 9th, 2010 admin
Having beaten the Republican obstruction spearheaded by Sen. Jim Bunning (R-KY) of a 30-day continuation of extended unemployment benefits last week, the Senate returns today to a larger measure that would continue those programs through 2010. The New York Times reported yesterday : The tax measure on the Senate floor would extend added unemployment benefits and health insurance subsidies for those out of work through December while also renewing more than $31 billion in tax breaks sought by the business community. It will also have to return to the House, and…
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