Jobless Benefits Extended

Tuesday evening, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010, H. R. 4691, which includes in its provisions the the extending of unemployment and COBRA benefits, pay for Medicare doctors, funding for federal highway project programs and rural satellite TV, was passed in the Senate by a 78 - 10 vote.

Senate Votes Unemployment Benefits, Highway Funds

Senate approves extended unemployment benefits, highway money after Bunning backs down