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online.wsj.com - 9/23/2009
House Votes to Extend Jobless Benefits
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House lawmakers approved a further extension of unemployment-insurance benefits for jobless Americans in two dozen states.
Thousands losing jobless benefits statewide…
GrassrootsPA.com - 9/17/2009
Thousands losing jobless benefits statewide…
— GrassrootsPA.com — Thousands losing jobless benefits statewide… (more) Thousands losing jobless benefits statewide…
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forbes.com - 9/23/2009
U.S. House votes to extend unemployment benefits
— forbes.com — WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - With unemployment lines growing even as the recession eases its grip, the... U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to extend jobless benefits for those who risk exhausting them. By a vote of 331 to 83, the House ... (more) U.S. House votes to extend unemployment benefits

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thehill.com - 9/22/2009
House likely to pass measure to extend unemployment benefits
— thehill.com — The House is set to pass an extension of unemployment insurance benefits, the first of several provisions... in the $787 billion stimulus likely to be continued past their scheduled expiration dates. (more) House likely to pass measure to extend unemployment benefits

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The Note's Must-Reads for Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Note — ... Pushes New Guidelines” LINK Politico’s Andy Barr: “Administration backs off NEA call” LINK Politico’s John Bresnahan: “For CBC, the joy is tempered by worry” LINK Time Magazine’s Randy James: “White House Czars” LINK The Washington Post’s Carrie Johnson: “Obama to Set Higher Bar for Keeping State Secrets” LINK ECONOMY/FINANCIAL REFORM: The Wall Street Journal’s Corey Boles: “House Votes to Extend Jobless Benefits” LINK The Wall Street Journal’s Damian Paletta and Alessandra Galloni: “Europe, U.S. Spar On ...

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