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Federal unemployment benefits extended

Thursday, November 05 2009 - The Hopper | Permalink

News is breaking out of our nation's capital that Congress has sent President Barack Obama legislation to extend federal unemployment benefits and extend and expand tax breaks for home buyers. You can find the story here.

President Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law tomorrow. In Washington state, it'll mean an extra 20 weeks of unemployment benefits for those who have exhausted them. To apply for unemployment benefits, go here.

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