Barring an unexpected change of direction from the Republican leadership, the House of Representatives on Friday evening will go into recess yet again without taking action on extending emergency unemployment compensation benefits for millions of the long-term jobless. It’s not the first time the House has left town without delivering financial help for the more … Continue reading
It seemed next to impossible last year — but, it’s a new year, and Congress finally decided to come together and pass something. A pretty big, $143 billion something. Fox Business: “Both the House and Senate have passed legislation extending the payroll tax cut for 160 million workers. It also extends long-term jobless benefits through … Continue reading