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House extends jobless benefits

U.S. President Barack Obama leaves the Oval Office to make remarks ...

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Congress gave final approval Thursday for an additional $24 billion to help the jobless and support the housing market as climbing unemployment poses a growing liability for elected officials. The bill, passed overwhelmingly by the House and headed to President Obama for his signature Friday, extends...

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