Sentences with phrase «extended jobless»

Senate (finally) extends unemployment 14 - 20 weeks by Rich DeMatteo on November 5, 2009 In unison, millions of unemployed Americans let out a huge sigh of relief yesterday as Senate extended jobless benefits 14 - 20 weeks.

The package mixed economic and social spending, helping states train displaced workers, for example, extending jobless benefits and assisting with low - income housing.

Reid has promised a vote no later than Jan. 7 on a measure to extend jobless benefits for three months.

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That issue has taken on heightened importance since it became clear in recent days that the $ 1.7 billion worth of federal Medicaid funding included in both the NYC and state budgets was not included by Congressional Democrats in a bill to extend unemployment benefits to jobless Americans.