House moves to stretch jobless benefits
Critics say 13-week extension encourages unemployed to stay that way
Posted: September 22, 2009 at 5:40 a.m.
Despite predictions the recession is running out of steam, the House is taking up emergency legislation this week to help the millions of Americans who see no immediate end to their economic miseries.
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