News Source: Seattle Times
| about 1 month ago
An announcement from the 40-million member group is expected today, said officials with knowledge of the group's decision who spoke on condition of anonymity. Credit-card rules: The House voted 331-92 on Wednesday to immediately impose tough new...
News Source: Los Angeles Times
| about 1 month ago
Reporting from Los Angeles and Washington Alejandro Lazo -- Moving to shore up a still shaky economic recovery, the Senate unanimously agreed Wednesday to extend jobless benefits, continue the popular tax credit for first-time home buyers and offer a...
News Source: CNN
| about 1 month ago
After weeks of partisan debate, the Senate voted on Wednesday to lengthen unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks and to extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit. The closely watched legislation would extend jobless benefits in all states by 14 weeks.
News Source: Los Angeles Times
| about 1 month ago
The Senate today voted to extend and expand a tax credit for home buyers as an added boost for the recovering real estate market, and also approved a provision to continue giving aid to the long-term unemployed. The measure, adopted on a strong...