Bill advances to restore benefits for long-term unemployed

Name: Bill advances to restore benefits for long-term unemployed
Uploaded: 2014-01-08T02:40:20Z
Duration: P189S
Description: A bill that would restore benefits to the long-term unemployed cleared its first hurdle when six Senate Republicans voted with the Democrats to limit debate. The measure would extend unemployment benefits to 1.3 million Americans for three months while lawmakers work on a long-term deal. Kwame Holman reports.

Clip: 01/07/2014 | 3m 9s

A bill that would restore benefits to the long-term unemployed cleared its first hurdle when six Senate Republicans voted with the Democrats to limit debate. The measure would extend unemployment benefits to 1.3 million Americans for three months while lawmakers work on a long-term deal. Kwame Holman reports.

Aired: 01/07/14

Rating: NR

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Bill advances to restore benefits for long-term unemployed

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