House Passes Unemployment Benefits Extension, Obama Will Sign
Congress has passed the unemployment benefits extension that has been held up in the Senate for weeks due to a filibuster. The House of Representatives approved the measure by a 272 to 152 vote on Thursday, which sends the bill to President Barack Obama’s desk for his signature.
“Unemployment benefits protect those who are have lost their jobs through no fault of their own but would lead to more jobs, higher wages, and a stronger economy for all Americans,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif), according
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