Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill Expected to Pass in Congress Today

**UPDATE**

The Senate moved forward with the unemployment benefits extension bill, which will provide retroactive benefits until the end of the year, effectively beating the Republican filibuster with a vote of 60-40. The next step is a majority rules vote, which was delayed again by Republicans for another 30 hours, making Thursday the earliest that the bill can be passed in the Senate. After successfully moving through the Senate, the bill will have to be voted on in the House of Representatives where Democrats plan to push it through, possibly allowing for President Obama to sign it into effect by next week.

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