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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009</title>
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  <updated>2011-10-16T01:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Plain Language in Government ... - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-10-16:/commentary/11401010</id>
    <updated>2011-10-16T01:00:00Z</updated>
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All Bill Titles. &amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Official:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; To enhance citizen access to Government information and services by establishing plain language as the standard style for Government documents issued to the public, and for other ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3548/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - S. 1647, The Assistance for Unemployed ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-10-16:/commentary/11401009</id>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE ! ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_SN_1647.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Why Is Pretz Nasal Spray ? Additional Unemployment Benefits In Texas</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-01-17:/commentary/11030424</id>
    <updated>2011-01-17T01:00:00Z</updated>
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This bill would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 13 weeks in states that have ... availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other ... www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://haydt743.punchthemonkeyband.com/pretz-nasal-spray/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Administration, Tax Law and EAs</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-28:/commentary/10321245</id>
    <updated>2010-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Given that our friends on the Hill have been focused for the most part this year on either stimulus or health care, we&amp;#39;ve not seen a lot of new tax law, with the exception of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Act (HR 3548), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.china-accountingfirms.info/archives/603&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Buy a House in Charlottesville Now &#8211; or Else!</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10273150</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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From the Text of HR 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009: (a) Extension of Application Period-. (1) IN GENERAL- Subsection (h) of section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended&#8211; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realcentralva.com/2010/12/28/buy-a-house-in-charlottesville-now-or-else/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Top 10 Tea Party Crashers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-27:/commentary/10244884</id>
    <updated>2010-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Northwest Report </name>
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Voted YES on HR 3548 Providing Homebuyer Tax Credits (Nov 2009). The silver lining? According to popular libertarian Thomas Woods, she attends Ron Paul&amp;#39;s lunch meetings. Bottom line: Michele Bachmann is not Tea Party approved. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorthwestreport.com/top-10-tea-party-crashers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Smiley Faces Crying</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-24:/commentary/10231331</id>
    <updated>2010-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Saudi Oil Skimming Tanker </name>
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HR3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 10 Sep 2009 Short: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 as passed house. . the .2% surtax under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) through the . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://with-pictures-mistakes.properwaytowriteathank.com/1293349529/Smiley_Faces_Crying.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Quiz On The Fall Of The House Of Usher</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-24:/commentary/10217515</id>
    <updated>2010-12-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The official web site of US Representative Betty Sutton (OH-13) HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has been notified of. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://to-he-get-pressure.coastalplainstexas.com/1293329634/Quiz_On_The_Fall_Of_The_House_Of_Usher.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Old Baseball Uniforms From The 18 Hundreds</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-23:/commentary/10217514</id>
    <updated>2010-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Where Is Donald Rumsfeld Today; Asus Tnt Video Codec Download; Jeep Wagoneer Matchbox Cars; Leanne Herdelin; What Year Did China Invade Tibet; Odom Business Woodstock Ga; Unemployment Benefits Extension Hr 3548; Proper Way To Wear ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://outside.kathyandhodashow97.com/1293244528/Old_Baseball_Uniforms_From_The_18_Hundreds.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Todd Akin is Doctor NO</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-23:/commentary/10192743</id>
    <updated>2010-12-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Words </name>
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HR 3548, Ooops, this actually benefits homeowners. 11/07/09, Prohibiting Federally Funded Abortion Services H Amdt 509, Prohibition of a procedure that is already not covered in federally funded insurance programs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.10yes.org/blog/?p=63&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Who wants to ride to the unemployment office california?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-16:/commentary/10102314</id>
    <updated>2010-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Their most recent failure to pay benefits per the Enacted H.R. 3548 to 117k citizens (this is &#8220;insurance&#8221;) &#8211; is fraudulent, giving false/misleading information over the net is wire fraud. As to whether a class action is the &#8220;leverage pt ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://weballm.com/who-wants-to-ride-to-the-unemployment-office-california&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.6556: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Expansion Act - U.S. ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-15:/commentary/10152098</id>
    <updated>2010-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. S.3706 Americans Want to Wor... 41 &amp;middot; S.3520 Unemployment Insuranc... 18 &amp;middot; H.R.4213 Tax Extenders Act of ... 14 &amp;middot; H.R.5618 Restoration of Emerge... 12 &amp;middot; H.R.3548 Unemployment Com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6556/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Shelby Lynne Temptation Song</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10085067</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Taxi Rates From Bonnet Creek To Disney... </name>
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HR 3548--111th Congress: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. (2009). In GovTrack.us (database of federal. Did you mean to search for: worker homeownership and business assistance act of 2009 . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://buffer.myshoesandsmile.net/1292325882/Shelby_Lynne_Temptation_Song.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Plain Writing Act of 2010</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-13:/commentary/10085064</id>
    <updated>2010-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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April 15, 2008 &#8211; HR 3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 passes the House and was never voted on by the Senate; March 17, 2010 &#8211; HR 946 passes the House, 386 to 33; September 28, 2010 &#8211; HR 946 passes the Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rippleeffect.com/2010/12/14/plain-writing-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>99ers Left Out In The Cold | Progress Illinois</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10102313</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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I remember they did that with HR 3548 last year but everything presently is so messed up I don&amp;#39;t even think THEY know. Nothing is NORMAL in Washington! Christine. 6:04pm. Wed Dec 15. OBTW: ANYONE can report to PI the comments posted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/12/13/99ers-left-out-cold&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>6500 home buyer tax credit &#8211; Best Online Pharmacy</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-12:/commentary/10085066</id>
    <updated>2010-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cherkovskije NC </name>
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To summarize, HR 3548 changed the following: April 30th and June 30th are important home buyer tax credit deadlines in The $8000 first time home buyer tax credit has a new deadline. $6500 federal 6, 2009, extends and expands the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chervjak.co.cc/picks/?p=8882&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Your Take: Should Unemployment Benefits Be Extended Again?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10085068</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Investing Success </name>
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Related PostsFile for Unemployment BenefitsUnemployment Benefits Extension Stalls in SenateYour Take: Does Unemployment Insurance Reward Laziness?Unemployment Benefits Are TaxableHomebuyer Credit &amp;amp; Jobless Benefits Extended (HR3548) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.harrysquare.com/2010/12/10/your-take-should-unemployment-benefits-be-extended-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Sellers Avoid Chaos and Get Organized &#8211; Selling</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-09:/commentary/10085065</id>
    <updated>2010-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Stage Tips To Sell My House In Katy &#8211; Selling You cannot invest several time with extras should you need... What Obama&amp;#39;s Homebuyer Tax Credit Means For You &#8211; Selling President Obama recently signed into law HR 3548, an expansion. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fatlose.cz.cc/home_sellers_avoid_chaos_and_get_organized_selling/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TNSONSOFLIBERTY.COM: A Loss for Liberty and a Victory for the NEOCONS</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-06:/commentary/10003771</id>
    <updated>2010-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TNSONSOFLIBERTY.COM </name>
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Spencer Bachus voted for the Banker Bailout and the Cash for Clunkers program... he voted yes: Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548. PATRIOT Act Reauthorization ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tennesseesonsofliberty.com/2010/12/loss-for-liberty-and-victory-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Temporary Extension Of Bush Tax Cuts For Unemployment Help ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/10038804</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Eat alot of those noodles when we were fighting for HR 3548. Hang in there!!! Whyohwhy. 1:34pm. Mon Dec 6. @ tmurph. Depends on the state you live in. I don&amp;#39;t know what state you live in. say no more. 2:15pm. Mon Dec 6. Tmurph, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/12/06/temporary-extension-bush-tax-cuts-unemployment-help&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Temporary Extension Of Bush Tax Cuts For Unemployment Help ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-05:/commentary/9988337</id>
    <updated>2010-12-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Eat alot of those noodles when we were fighting for HR 3548. Hang in there!!! Login or register to post comments. Whyohwhy. 1:34pm. Mon Dec 6. @ tmurph. Depends on the state you live in. I don&amp;#39;t know what state you live in. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/12/06/temporary-extension-bush-tax-cuts-unemployment-help&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Klein Addresses House Floor | Florida RealEstateRama</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9972544</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Florida </name>
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The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/12/02/klein-addresses-house-floor-ID0574.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Klein Addresses House Floor | U.S. States RealEstateRama</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-12-01:/commentary/9939966</id>
    <updated>2010-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/12/02/klein-addresses-house-floor-ID011723.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kelly Services Temporary Agency Dunwoody Ga</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-30:/commentary/9988338</id>
    <updated>2010-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Kelly Services Temporary Agency Dunwoody Ga </name>
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Unemployment Benefits Extension Hr 3548. Yogis Street Rod Parts. Black Men In Briefs. Calumet Fisheries. Avent Pacifiers, Florida Boat Trader, Black Men In Briefs, Mini Wire Haired Dachshund Long Haired Chihuahua Mix, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petitesophisticate.twohundredpornfucksn.net/1291216968/Chromosome_Microarray_Analysis.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Ny After Exhausting Tier 3</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9928002</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Turn Over! </name>
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HR3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of. Unemployment Benefits: Some People Can Apply For Benefit Extensions. PDF/Adobe Acrobat &#8211; Quick View &#8211; 17 Nov 2009 benefits&#8212;regardless of tier&#8212;are payable for any week after ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.2rnover.com/unemployment-benefits-ny-after-exhausting-tier-3.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Putting Unemployment, Tax Credits, Jobs Programs &amp;quot;On The Table ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/11/30/putting-unemployment-tax-credits-jobs-programs-table" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-29:/commentary/9913577</id>
    <updated>2010-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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I remember last year during the fight for HR 3548 when folks exhausted their benefits, Congress passed PAY RAISES for themselves and their Congressional staffers, another example of priorities in Washington. Thanks for sharing the M T ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/11/30/putting-unemployment-tax-credits-jobs-programs-table&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Brunswick Ohio News</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-27:/commentary/9939965</id>
    <updated>2010-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Brunswick Ohio News </name>
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I just got my first check on from the federal extension HR 3548 only to find out that I will only get. H.R. 3404--111th Congress: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. (2009). In GovTrack.us (database of federal. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rock.twohundredpornfucksn.net/1290979586/Pink_Floyd_The_Happiest_Days_Of_Our_Lives.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Questions &amp;amp; Answers About Benefit Extensions under HR 3548, the. Tier 5 and extended unemployment benefits: letters to Congress. 2 Oct 2010 New York State now provides 67 additional weeks of unemployment benefits, If you have exhausted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dailynews.ipq.co/unemployment-benefits-ny-after-exhasuting-tier-3/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. The program is expanded to include a $6500 credit for existing homeowners who buy a new place after living in their current residence for at least five years. The more than $21 billion cost of the tax credits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.cnfol.com/55ufen14/article/30736922.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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President Obama recently signed into law H.R. 3548, an expansion and extension in the homebuyer taxes credit ranking that could otherwise have expired in the complete of November. each your house and Senate passed the groundbreaking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fatlose.cz.cc/_what_obama_s_homebuyer_tax_credit_means_for_you_selling/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-22:/commentary/9898453</id>
    <updated>2010-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/11/23/nelson-on-homebuyers-tax-credit-ID0567.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-18:/commentary/9774323</id>
    <updated>2010-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Details of H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ... The following information is from the GOP.gov Legislative Digest. H.R. 3548 is being considered under suspension of the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.alvue.com/california-edd-unemployment-insurance-extension-life-insurance-quotes-healthcare&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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This bill would extend the filing deadline for federal unemployment insurance programs until February 28, 2011. It contains no revenue offsets and it would not create additional weeks for people who have exhausted all their benefits.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h6419/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill HR 3548. Title: Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill HR 3548; Runtime: 2:35; Views: 1115. Google Images. Loading. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.q-jumper.com/news/gm-back-on-wall-street-favstocks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extension Of Unemployment Benefits As Possible Bargaining Tool ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/11/16/extension-unemployment-benefits-possible-bargaining-tool" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-15:/commentary/9786676</id>
    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(4)They should use this existing bill HR 4213 but probably will not but it can be PASSED quickly as stated with a Amendment just as was done with HR 3548 - P.L. 111-92. (The price for a unwarranted war over $1 TRILLION dollars! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/11/16/extension-unemployment-benefits-possible-bargaining-tool&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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(4)They should use this existing bill HR 4213 but probably will not but it can be PASSED quickly as stated with a Amendment just as was done with HR 3548 - P.L. 111-92. (The price for a unwarranted war over $1 TRILLION dollars! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/11/16/extension-unemployment-benefits-possible-bargaining-tool&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A First Look At The Unemployed Action Center (VIDEO) | Progress ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-11:/commentary/9720885</id>
    <updated>2010-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I don&amp;#39;t know who is real and its not my business or concern, in regards to GW in IL, he posted on another website which is why I knew of him and his circumstances with his son as he stated, and we fought HARD to get HR 3548 passed last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/11/12/first-look-unemployed-action-center-video&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A First Look At The Unemployed Action Center (VIDEO) | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/11/12/first-look-unemployed-action-center-video" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-11:/commentary/9712652</id>
    <updated>2010-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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I don&amp;#39;t know who is real and its not my business or concern, in regards to GW in IL, he posted on another website which is why I knew of him and his circumstances with his son as he stated, and we fought HARD to get HR 3548 passed last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/11/12/first-look-unemployed-action-center-video&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-09:/commentary/9703950</id>
    <updated>2010-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>GrabTrend.com </name>
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Congressman Sander Levin (MI-12) speaking in support of HR 3548 to extend Unemployment Insurance an additional 13 weeks for people in states with unemployment rates above 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://grabtrend.com/unemployment-extension-2009/14211&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-11-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H R 3548 &#8211; BILL TITLE: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.nashvillepost.com/2010/11/02/lock-up-the-base/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bette Davis, Joan Crawford: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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On September 22, Congressman Geoff Davis spoke on the House floor in support of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Ex&#8230; Share. Tags: Baby, Bette, bette davis, child star, Crawford, Davis, Ever, happened, Jane, Joan, joan crawford, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/bette-davis-joan-crawford-what-ever-happened-to-baby-jane/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-26T01:00:00Z</updated>
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Further reading. http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/dcblog/2009/09/florida_to_gain_from_extension_1.html; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. Further reading. http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=jd&amp;amp;th= ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shiuesjournal.hotterpics.com/couples-tattoo-ideas-florida-unemployment-benefits-stimulus-extension-stanadyne.injection-pump-dm4/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed &#8211; House (403 &#8211; 12). 10/07/2009, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Fiscal Year 2009-2010. HR 2997, Y, Conference Report Adopted &#8211; House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ihaveavoice.net/?p=499&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Before that, Congress spent 43 days on a bill to add extra weeks, leaving millions of long-term unemployed without a lifeline for more than a month (HR3548). The current federal unemployment insurance extension, which serves as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrickhenrypress.info/node/299790&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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...43 days on a bill to add extra weeks, leaving millions of long-term unemployed without a lifeline for more than a month (H.R.3548). The current federal unemployment insurance extension, which serves as a lifeline for approximately 8 million long-term un&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/MgM6GNEWrz4/2083-Unemployed-Get-Organized-for-a-Lame-Duck-Fight&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Before that, Congress spent 43 days on a bill to add extra weeks, leaving millions of long-term unemployed without a lifeline for more than a month (HR3548). The current federal unemployment insurance extension, which serves as a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/2083-Unemployed-Get-Organized-for-a-Lame-Duck-Fight&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... http://www.amusecosmetic.com/lPDnKDZb/; http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_unemployment_IL.html; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. Further reading ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tamalds-asylum.hotterpics.com/88-Jeep-Comanche-Fuel-Wiring-Diagram/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Things looked so promising Tuesday night when the Senate voted 87-13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. However, negotiati. examiner.com/political-buzz-in-washington-dc/. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://matthiassabode.afinerfansite.com/colorado-unemployment-benefit-acorn-unemployment-benefit-unemployment-weekly-benefit-amounts-state-by-state/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rogers and voting City Pulse u2028 In November of last year, when Michigan&amp;#39;s unemployment was at it&amp;#39;s worst level in decades, Congress was voting on HR 3548, the bill Extending Federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigannotmexico.com/blog/2010/10/17/rogers-and-voting-city-pulse/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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In November of last year, when Michigan&amp;#39;s unemployment was at it&amp;#39;s worst level in decades, Congress was voting on HR 3548, the bill Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lansingcitypulse.com/lansing/article-4957-rogers-and-voting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill HR 3548; who can own and make money with slot machines for profit, and what kind of business license do u need.New York.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://money.mortgagec.net/2010/10/main-street-marketing-machines-winning-more-local-clients/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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6, 2009 &#8211; President Obama signed H.R. 3548 this morning, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Among other things, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fantastic.slinkset.com/items/Real_Estate_News1/forward&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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... Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H R 3548 - BILL TITLE: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.knoxnews.com/knx/humphrey/2010/10/few-endorsements-by-tn-gay-new.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/klein-leads-full-florida-delegation-including-all-democrats-and-republicans-in-call-for-action-on-homeowners-defense-act-ID0541.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Klein Leads Full Florida Delegation, Including All Democrats and ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/klein-leads-full-florida-delegation-including-all-democrats-and-republicans-in-call-for-action-on-homeowners%E2%80%99-defense-act-ID010702.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9235118</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/09/30/klein-leads-full-florida-delegation-including-all-democrats-and-republicans-in-call-for-action-on-homeowners%E2%80%99-defense-act-ID010702.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension A Win For Obama Help Insurance | Electronic ...</title>
    <link href="http://electronic.districsides.com/search/unemployment+extension+a+win+for+obama+help+insurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-29:/commentary/9235117</id>
    <updated>2010-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Electronic News </name>
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President Obama signed unemployment benefits extension bill HR. President Obama to sign unemployment benefits extension bill HR 3548 into law today ... of the poor does more to help ... for Planning Family Game Night &#8211; Win Gather Points ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://electronic.districsides.com/search/unemployment+extension+a+win+for+obama+help+insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mitchell Attends SCORE&amp;#39;s 2010 Phoenix Green Business Forum ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona.realestaterama.com/2010/09/29/mitchell-attends-scores-2010-phoenix-green-business-forum-highlights-arizona-small-businesses-green-energy-industries-ID0213.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-28:/commentary/9227018</id>
    <updated>2010-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Arizona </name>
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The bill was ultimately included as part of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act, H.R. 3548, which Mitchell voted for on November 5, 2009 [Source: Roll Call No. 859]. The measure is now Public Law Number 111-92. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona.realestaterama.com/2010/09/29/mitchell-attends-scores-2010-phoenix-green-business-forum-highlights-arizona-small-businesses-green-energy-industries-ID0213.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Murkowski says we are NOT spending too much taxpayer money | The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thealaskastandard.com/content/murkowski-says-we-are-not-spending-too-much-taxpayer-money" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-27:/commentary/9258685</id>
    <updated>2010-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Alaska Standard </name>
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With Lisa and her ability to compromise: She voted yes in 2009 on HR 2 - &amp;quot;Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization and Expansion, yes on HR 3548 &amp;quot;Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits&amp;quot;, in 2008 yes on s 3001 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thealaskastandard.com/content/murkowski-says-we-are-not-spending-too-much-taxpayer-money&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Payday Loan America - Extend Unemployment Help Main Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.paydayloanamerica.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-24:/commentary/9194914</id>
    <updated>2010-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Payday Loan America </name>
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Recently a bill titled HR 3548 w&#1072;&#1109; passed b&#1091; t&#1211;&#1077; house .Now t&#1211;&#1077;&#1109;&#1077; peoples lives &#1072;r&#1077; &#959;&#1495; fucking hold b&#1077;&#1089;&#1072;&#965;&#1109;&#1077; t&#1211;&#1077; senate hasn&amp;#39;t passed &#1110;t &#1091;&#1077;t .I want people &#959;&#1495; behalf &#959;f t&#1211;&#1077; people struggling t&#959; call &#1072;&#1495;&#1281; pressure t&#1211;&#1077; se&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.paydayloanamerica.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE WANDERING TAX PRO: THE NEW E-FILE MANDATE</title>
    <link href="http://wanderingtaxpro.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-e-file-mandate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-19:/commentary/9166706</id>
    <updated>2010-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE WANDERING TAX PRO </name>
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What became the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, 26 USC 6011, began in the House as H.R. 3548. HR3548 was a bill to temporarily expand emergency unemployment compensation. The return preparer provision was not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wanderingtaxpro.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-e-file-mandate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3548 [110th]: Plain Language in Government Communications Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-16:/commentary/9137580</id>
    <updated>2010-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Active Legislation (Except New Bills) --... </name>
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14 Apr 2008 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tax Credit Passes House and Senate</title>
    <link href="http://thecoregroupfl.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/tax-credit-passes-house-and-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-14:/commentary/9732640</id>
    <updated>2010-09-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Core Group </name>
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The extension was added as an amendment to an existing bill, HR 3548, that extends unemployment benefits. The US Senate passed that bill on Wednesday and, after debate, the US House passed HR 3548 this afternoon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecoregroupfl.wordpress.com/2010/09/15/tax-credit-passes-house-and-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Heath Shuler Key Votes :: Scrutiny Hooligans</title>
    <link href="http://scrutinyhooligans.us/2010/09/14/heath-shuler-key-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-13:/commentary/9108638</id>
    <updated>2010-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Scrutiny Hooligans </name>
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HR 3548 Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits, 2009, Passed - HR4173 The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, Passed. OpenCongress.org finds that Rep. Heath Shuler votes with his party 85% of the time. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://scrutinyhooligans.us/2010/09/14/heath-shuler-key-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Throwdown: John Boehner Calls For Total Tax Freeze</title>
    <link href="http://www.businessinsider.com/john-boehner-tax-freeze-2010-9" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-07:/commentary/9091215</id>
    <updated>2010-09-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Clusterstock </name>
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(H.R. 5715) Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008; (H.R. 5140) Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; (H.R. 4040) Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008; (H.R. 3548) Plain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/john-boehner-tax-freeze-2010-9&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Jobs Deficit | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/09/07/jobs-deficit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-06:/commentary/9102384</id>
    <updated>2010-09-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Just as was done with HR 3548 with the same negativity that serves no purpose but to the person who constantly does it. The Congress is not even back yet and here we go again with the naysayers, I guess its called &amp;quot;Comic Relief&amp;quot; so ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/09/07/jobs-deficit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2009.Extension.Extension:.Federal.2009.Extension.Extension</title>
    <link href="http://cbushnellfgn1nz.boizebu.com/o/payingbackunemploymentbenefitextension-q3/p2rl" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-02:/commentary/11254833</id>
    <updated>2010-09-02T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>cbushnellfgn1nz.boizebu.com/</name>
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http://www.ncesc1.com/individual/euc08.asp. HR3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ... http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. Ask the Career Expert: Get all your career questions answered . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cbushnellfgn1nz.boizebu.com/o/payingbackunemploymentbenefitextension-q3/p2rl&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Survey: Most Economists Support Unemployment Benefit Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/08/31/survey-most-economists-support-unemployment-benefit-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-30:/commentary/9063558</id>
    <updated>2010-08-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Extending jobless benefits is the lifeline as this Recession continues on and jumping on S3706 as top priority is no surprise because HR 3548 set on the shelf of the SFC for 3 weeks compliments of Senator Baucus. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/08/31/survey-most-economists-support-unemployment-benefit-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Economic Legislation: Major Tax Issues in the 111th Congress</title>
    <link href="http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/major-tax-issues-in-111th-congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-25:/commentary/8990906</id>
    <updated>2010-08-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economic Legislation </name>
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The extension and expansion of the first-time home buyer tax credit and net operating losses, were included in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act (H.R. 3548, P.L. 111-92), which was signed into law on November 6, 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economic-legislation.blogspot.com/2010/08/major-tax-issues-in-111th-congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SAM JOHNSON,THE CURRENT REPUBLICAN INCUMBENT FOR THE 3RD DISTRICT ...</title>
    <link href="http://emmaberry.org/?p=3137" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-11:/commentary/8911152</id>
    <updated>2010-08-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emma Berry </name>
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H.R. 3548. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 &#8211; House Version. H.R. 2847. Jobs for Main Street Act of 2009. H.R. 1728. Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2009. H.R. 627. Credit Cardholders&amp;#39; Bill of Rights Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emmaberry.org/?p=3137&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST: Who VIRGINIA FOXX REALLY Represents!</title>
    <link href="http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/08/who-virginia-foxx-really-represents.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-10:/commentary/8911146</id>
    <updated>2010-08-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST </name>
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H.R. 3548. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - House Version TOPICS: Economic stimulus, Unemployment, Workplace &amp;amp; Job Creation /NAY / NO H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/08/who-virginia-foxx-really-represents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Jim McDermott On The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/08/07/rep-jim-mcdermott-on-the-unemployment-compensation-extension-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-07:/commentary/8884027</id>
    <updated>2010-08-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobless Bloggers </name>
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Ways and Means Income Security and Family Support Chairman Jim McDermott on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/08/07/rep-jim-mcdermott-on-the-unemployment-compensation-extension-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s An Emergency! Where Are The Jobs? | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/08/06/its-emergency-where-are-jobs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8911151</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Now many are finding out that S 3706 will leave out MANY states because of the jobless average requirement, same old bull-crap just as with HR 3548 last year. So we have to galvanize and let those them know we wouldn&amp;#39;t be screwed again. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/08/06/its-emergency-where-are-jobs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>It&amp;#39;s An Emergency! Where Are The Jobs? | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/08/06/its-emergency-where-are-jobs" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-05:/commentary/8871733</id>
    <updated>2010-08-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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You&amp;#39;re right about Shaheen because many of us were angry she introduced her amendment ONLY because we wanted HR 3548 passed with no further delay BUT she was right to do what she did and we realized that. In regards to &amp;quot;finding the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/posts/content/2010/08/06/its-emergency-where-are-jobs&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NY Senate approves Power for Jobs extension | Inside Albany</title>
    <link href="http://www.insidealbany.com/city-news/business-news/ny-senate-approves-power-for-jobs-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8862882</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Inside Albany </name>
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The bill is in the form of an amendment, S. Amdt. 2668, to the House version, H.R. 3548, which was approved by the House on September 22nd by a vote of 331-83. The House version is significantly weaker. It would only extend the benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.insidealbany.com/city-news/business-news/ny-senate-approves-power-for-jobs-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Foster Holds Realtors Roundtable | U.S. States RealEstateRama</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/08/04/rep-foster-holds-realtors-roundtable-ID09759.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-03:/commentary/8862881</id>
    <updated>2010-08-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H.R. 3548, to provide aid to those hurt by the economic recession and to continue his efforts to stimulate the economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/08/04/rep-foster-holds-realtors-roundtable-ID09759.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Why the Republicans in Congress to delay the extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.qbaskme.com/why-the-republicans-in-congress-to-delay-the-extension-of-unemployment-benefits.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8849633</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auto Car Insurance Quote Online </name>
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But the Republicans keep black process, the introduction of semi-related amendments and called for more debate on the bill (HR 3548) funding. Consequently, workers who have exhausted their benefits in September, may have to wait weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.qbaskme.com/why-the-republicans-in-congress-to-delay-the-extension-of-unemployment-benefits.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Left In Alabama:: HR 4213, Unemployment and Jobs bill, KILLED ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.buyacomputer.info/hot-trends/left-in-alabama-hr-4213-unemployment-and-jobs-bill-killed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-08-02:/commentary/8842033</id>
    <updated>2010-08-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Buy a Computer </name>
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13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment ... Senate failed to pass a jobs ... Unemployment Extension HR 4213 Thursday June 24 2010 BILL FAILS!!!!! Obama thanks senators for moving unemployment bill - Worldnews. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.buyacomputer.info/hot-trends/left-in-alabama-hr-4213-unemployment-and-jobs-bill-killed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Government is committed to extend services | Fannie Mae Stock</title>
    <link href="http://fanniemaestock.reviewcamcorder.net/government-is-committed-to-extend-services.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8809608</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Fannie Mae Stock </name>
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From work? Losing a home foreclosure, the Americans? And managing a business loss? Do not worry, HR 3548, the bill could be for you. The House of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fanniemaestock.reviewcamcorder.net/government-is-committed-to-extend-services.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>DeLauro Votes for Investments in Transportation, Housing ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/07/30/delauro-votes-for-investments-in-transportation-housing-infrastructure-legislation-will-create-new-jobs-boost-economy-ID09707.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-29:/commentary/8809607</id>
    <updated>2010-07-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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H.R. 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/07/30/delauro-votes-for-investments-in-transportation-housing-infrastructure-legislation-will-create-new-jobs-boost-economy-ID09707.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tier 5 Unemployment Extension Bill Petition Rises: 99ers Want ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.worldcorrespondents.com/tier-5-unemployment-extension-bill-petition-rises-99ers-want-unemployment-benefits/887998" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-25:/commentary/8784464</id>
    <updated>2010-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>World Correspondents </name>
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There efforts are not as the same league as ours because they didn&amp;#39;t fight for HR 3548 last year, they are NOW reaping the benefits from ALL these links and petitions at our expense. DON&amp;#39;T go to them and DON&amp;#39;T refer them. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.worldcorrespondents.com/tier-5-unemployment-extension-bill-petition-rises-99ers-want-unemployment-benefits/887998&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Military HAP Housing Assistance Program</title>
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President Obama signed HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 into law and thereby exempted Expanded HAP benefit payments from taxation. Payments to military members are not subject to social security or Medicare taxes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hawaiihome.biz/military-hap-housing-assistance-program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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President Obama signed HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 into law and thereby exempted Expanded HAP benefit payments from taxation. Payments to military members are not subject to social security or Medicare taxes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trulia.com/blog/frank_diaz/2010/07/military_hap_program_housing_assistance_program_military_expanded_hap_program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Military HAP Housing Assistance Program</title>
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President Obama signed HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 into law and thereby exempted Expanded HAP benefit payments from taxation. Payments to military members are not subject to social security or Medicare taxes ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hawaiihome.biz/military-hap-housing-assistance-program?utm_source=rss&amp;amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;amp;utm_campaign=military-hap-housing-assistance-program&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>see the links</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The legislation -- H.R. 3548 -- amends the current Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) program to provide up to 13 additional weeks of extended unemployment benefits in high unemployment states. High unemployment states are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://shoushou11.blog.lu/post/1637/58611&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 4213 Unemployment Benefits Extension 2010 Signed By Obama ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-22:/commentary/8931571</id>
    <updated>2010-07-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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President Obama signed unemployment benefits extension bill HR 3548 in. federal unemployment extension hr5618 fails senate. The Senate has once again failed to pass the federal unemployment compensation extension, HR 5618: 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/hr-4213-unemployment-benefits-extension-2010-signed-by-obama/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Vote Passes | Latest News ...</title>
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Nov 05, 2009 The House of Representatives just passed the unemployment extension bill HR 3548 by a vote of 403-12. Coming so quickly on the heels of y. Source: http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977886970 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thedailyhotnews.com/unemployment-compensation-extension-vote-passes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Signs Unemployment Benefit Extension Bill Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://okelahkalobegitu.net/obama-signs-unemployment-benefit-extension-bill-progress-illinois.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/9007601</id>
    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Okelah Kalo Begitu </name>
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HR 3548, a federal extensionof unemployment insurance. The bill extends jobless benefits tounemployed Americans set to exhaust their insurance by December 31 instates (like Illinois) where unemployment rates are high. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://okelahkalobegitu.net/obama-signs-unemployment-benefit-extension-bill-progress-illinois.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Signs Unemployment Extension | Latest Updates</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8849635</id>
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Obama Signs Unemployment Benefit Extension Bill | Progress Illinois 30 Jul 2010, 2:53 pm. Right on schedule, President Obama signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension of unemployment insurance. The bill extends jobless ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latest.reviewmirchi.com/obama-signs-unemployment-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Public Interest Blog: Democrats run but they cant hide...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-21:/commentary/8759806</id>
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In support of the November 2009 law (H.R. 3548) which offset $2 B of unemployment insurance spending, Team Obama&amp;#39;s Statement of Ad. But ministration Policy said: &#8220;The Administration supports the fiscally responsible approach to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mylibertydispatch.blogspot.com/2010/07/democrats-run-but-they-cant-hide.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>obama signs unemployment extension | Hot Spicy News plus Technology</title>
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Author Filed Under: Hot News 0 Comments. Right on schedule, President Obama signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension of unemployment insurance. The bill extends jobless benefits to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.infoomatic.com/obama-signs-unemployment-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama signs unemployment benefits extension into law &#187; Holdings ...</title>
    <link href="http://emxautomoveis.com/2010/07/obama-signs-unemployment-benefits-extension-into-law/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2010-07-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Auto Move is.com </name>
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Right on schedule, President Obama signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension . obama signs unemployment insurance extension bill into law -- This morning, President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://emxautomoveis.com/2010/07/obama-signs-unemployment-benefits-extension-into-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension Vote : Senate Passes Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://twobet.com/unemployment-extension-vote-senate-passes-unemployment-compensation-extension-bill.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/8759905</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Nov 05, 2009 The House of Representatives just passed the unemployment extension bill HR 3548 by a vote of 403-12. Coming so quickly on the heels of y. unemployment compensation extension vote h r  4213. The United States Senate is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://twobet.com/unemployment-extension-vote-senate-passes-unemployment-compensation-extension-bill.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension Vote | Latest US Hot News</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Unemployment Extension Vote Likely This Week &#8211; Blog &#8211; OpenCongress Senate Democrats have scheduled a big vote this afternoon to move forward with their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548), which has been blocked ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://timmerman2000.com/unemployment-extension-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>unemployment extension vote | MyBIGinfo</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-19:/commentary/8862883</id>
    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Senate Democrats have scheduled a big vote this afternoon to move forward with their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548), which has been blocked by ... Find Out About The Unemployment Extension Vote - Live Blog 30 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mybiginfo.com/unemployment-extension-vote.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Cloture Vote on HR 4213 Unemployment Extensions Passes ...</title>
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... the 30 hour the Senate will vote on the Motion to Invoke Cloture on the H.R. 3548 (Unemployment Insurance Extension . senate calendar -- Under Rule 22, the cloture vote would occur one hour after the Senate convenes on Thursday ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://season-style.com/senate-cloture-vote-on-hr-4213-unemployment-extensions-passes-worldnewsvine-blog/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Al Green Supports Passage of The Flood Insurance ...</title>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/07/20/congressman-al-green-supports-passage-of-the-flood-insurance-reform-priorities-act-ID0400.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>No sale to the press corps on unemployment insurance ...</title>
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In support of the November 2009 law (H.R. 3548) which offset $2 B of unemployment insurance spending, Team Obama&amp;#39;s Statement of Administration Policy said: &#8220;The Administration supports the fiscally responsible approach to expanding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://keithhennessey.com/2010/07/20/no-sale/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>NRSC: What happened to fiscal responsibility, Roxanne Conlin?</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(H.R.3548, Roll Call Vote #334, Bill Passed 98-0: R 40-0; D 56-0; I 2-0, 11/4/09). Republicans Asked For Unanimous Consent To Extend Expired Unemployment Benefits On June 14th, June 17th, June 24th And June 30th, But Democrats Objected ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://theiowarepublican.com/home/2010/07/20/nrsc-what-happened-to-fiscal-responsibility-roxanne-conlin/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The President, Democrats Previously Praised Fully Offset ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(HR3548, Roll Call Vote #334, Bill Passed 98-0: R 40-0; D 56-0; I 2-0, 11/4/09) &#8230; Republicans Asked For Unanimous Consent To Extend Expired Unemployment Benefits On June 14th, June 17th, June 24th And June 30th, But Democrats Objected ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://suffolkcountyrepublican.com/2010/07/19/the-president-democrats-previously-praised-fully-offset-unemployment-benefits-but-last-month-rejected-offset-benefits-proposed-by-gop-four-times/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats Fiscally Responsible or Not Responsible</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Appropriations Act, 2008 To Provide For The Temporary Availability Of Certain Additional Emergency Unemployment Compensation, And For Other Purposes.&#8221; (HR3548, Roll Call Vote #334, Bill Passed 98-0: R 40-0; D 56-0; I 2-0, 11/4/09) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2010/07/democrats-fiscally-responsible-or-not.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-17:/commentary/8740985</id>
    <updated>2010-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Recently a bill titled HR 3548 was passed by the house .Now these peoples lives are on fucking hold because the senate hasn&amp;#39;t passed it yet .I want people on behalf of the people struggling to call and pressure the senate to pass the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 5618 Continuing Unemployment Insurance July 2010 | Gultom Blog</title>
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H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 &#8230; This bill would extend unemployment insurance &#8230; 13th 2010 Senate Blog On Hr 5618 | Gultom Blog. WashingtonWatch.com Digest &#8211; July 6, 2010 &#8230; H.R.4851 Continuing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/hr-5618-continuing-unemployment-insurance-july-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Durbin: Unemployment Benefit Extension Will Pass Next Week ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Last fall during the fight for HR 3548 the Republicans threw in Amendments to intentionally BLOCK its passage, including Amendments having to do with censoring the ACORN organization and if you Google this organization you will see that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/07/16/durbin-unemployment-extension-will-pass&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Update on Tuesday&amp;#39;s Unemployment Vote - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
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In 2008: HR 2642; HR 6867; HR 3548. In 2009: HR 1. Comm_reply. Filtered Comment [show]. How helpful was this comment for you? Use the slider bar to rate it 1-10, with 10 being very helpful and 1 being least helpful. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1984-Update-on-Tuesday-s-Unemployment-Vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009/2010 | The Santa Barbara Realtor</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Santa Barbara Realtor </name>
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6, 2009, President Obama signed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) into law. It included, as an amendment, an extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit to aid more people in buying a home. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rosie.smartchoicesites.com/home-buyer-tax-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Status Of Hr 5618 July 13 | Gultom Blog</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 &#8230; Status: &#8230; Oct 13, 2009: Amendments (27 proposed) View Amendments &#8230; bill.xpd?bill=h111-3548 |title=H.R. 3548 |accessdate=July 1 &#8230; &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/status-of-hr-5618-july-13/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension Standoff, Day 38: What Happens Next - Video ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Video News </name>
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Unemployment Benefits Extension Posts Unemployment Extension Tier 5, Sen. Jon Kyl delays unemployment benefits extension, President Obama to sign unemployment benefits extension bill HR 3548 in - gather.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vidnewz.com/unemployment-extension-standoff-day-38-what-happens-next&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>July 13th 2010 Senate Blog On Hr 5618 | Gultom Blog</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WashingtonWatch.com Digest &#8211; July 6, 2010; The Strange Non &#8230; These senators never worked as developer/designer &#8230; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/ 2009/10/14/h-r-3548 &#8230; &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gultom.net/july-13th-2010-senate-blog-on-hr-5618/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST: Who MICHELE BACHMANN REALLY Represents!</title>
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H.R. 3548. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - House Version TOPICS: Economic stimulus, Unemployment, Workplace &amp;amp; Job Creation NAY/NO H.R. 3269. Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jackjodell.blogspot.com/2010/07/who-michele-bachmann-really-represents.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Unemployment Extension The only thing that is holding H.R. 3548 up is ... Story - Use this one - C Costigan - Oct 9 2009 - 12:50 - 52 comments - 0 attachments. World Exclusive: Holocaust Museum Killer Had Ties to Online Gambling ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://huskers411.com/2010-big-12-north-preseason-college-football-report/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Credit Extension 2011</title>
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first Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Passes The Senate the Senate Passed The Bill To Significantly Expanding A Homebuyer Tax Credit. &#8230; The Extension To The Homebuyer Tax Credit Was Added To H.r. 3548 Through Senate Amendment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.firsttimehomebuyertax.net/tax-credit-extension-2011/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is the Foreign Account Tax Compliance portion of the HIRE Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-08:/commentary/8671376</id>
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11/06/09 H.R. 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 10/27/09 S. 1934 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 10/01/09 111th Congress - Miscellaneous Tariff Bills 08/06/09 S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.producersweb.com/r/GSA/d/contentFocus/?adcID=4bc456c1d8c9f10a816e01db124fd02a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is the Foreign Account Tax Compliance portion of the HIRE Act ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Insurance For Less </name>
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11/06/09 H.R. 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. 10/27/09 S. 1934 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009. 10/01/09 111th Congress &#8211; Miscellaneous Tariff Bills. 08/06/09 S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insuranceforless.mobi/wp/index.php/insurance-tips/is-the-foreign-account-tax-compliance-portion-of-the-hire-act-really-a-surprise/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Editorial Boards Chime In On Unemployment Benefits (UPDATED ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-06:/commentary/8681854</id>
    <updated>2010-07-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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As you said the naysayers said there would not be any extension of benefits and we got the ARRA, many naysayers said there would not be a Tier III and we got HR 3548 Tier IV for 20 weeks, off topic - many naysayers said there would not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/07/07/editorial-boards-chime-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>anything after eb unemployment. - Diet Coke And Fibromyalgia ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-05:/commentary/8642621</id>
    <updated>2010-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Diet Coke And Fibromyalgia cipunj Hydjkag </name>
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It has been my experience over the years that anything you might thinks is a slam dunk. and another question DID BILL H.R. 3548 Extension After EB .. Florida Unemployment Benefits Extension Do you qualify 15 Jun 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hydjkag.blog.hr/2010/07/1627918293/anything-after-eb-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Republicans Blocking Unemployment Benefits Timeline &#171; Left on Lanier</title>
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    <updated>2010-07-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Left on Lanier </name>
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On September 22, the House passed legislation (H.R. 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run out of benefits. &#183; Senate Republicans delayed action on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leftonlanier.com/2010/07/03/republicans-blocking-unemployment-benefits-timeline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.outdoorstorageshed.info/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/9007600</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Outdoor Storage Shed </name>
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I know we have seen some good economic news .Banks paying back loans as tax payers make a profit .Housing foreclosures down .GM is back on track and wants to pay loans back quick to the tax payers .Wall Street is showing positives . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.outdoorstorageshed.info/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Gavel &#187; Blog Archive &#187; House Passes Emergency Unemployment ...</title>
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On September 22, the House passed legislation (H.R. 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run out of benefits. Senate Republicans delayed action on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.speaker.gov/blog/?p=2373&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax credit extension waiting President signature</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-30:/commentary/8627034</id>
    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The President is almost guaranteed to sign the Bill, as the tax credit was extremely popular with the Obama Administration. This credit, as you all probably know, is $8000 for first time homebuyers, [...] Related posts: HR 3548 &#8211; Tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiateachersandemployeeshomeloanprograms.com/tax-credit-extension-waiting-president-signature/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress extends homebuyer credit &#171; Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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In the end, lawmakers who supported an extension of the tax credit were forced to add it as an amendment to a bill extending federal unemployment benefits, HR 3548, to gain passage. The bill was amended in the Senate last week and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://atlantafinehomes.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/congress-extends-homebuyer-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Credit Extension Approved - Real Estate and Technology News ...</title>
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    <updated>2010-06-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Real Estate and Technology News for Agents, Broker </name>
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The House approved the federal tax credit extension and now it is up to the Senate to let the bill go through. As we wait over 200000 people can&amp;#39;t close on their homes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brokeriptv.com/tax-credit-extension-approved&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foster votes to extend homebuyer tax credit | U.S. States ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8764365</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/foster-votes-to-extend-homebuyer-tax-credit-2-ID09311.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foster votes to extend homebuyer tax credit | Illinois RealEstateRama</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8612059</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H.R. 3548, to provide aid to those hurt by the economic recession and to continue his efforts to stimulate the economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/foster-votes-to-extend-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0236.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Votes to Extend Deadline for Homebuyer&amp;#39;s Tax Credit | U.S. ...</title>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/house-votes-to-extend-deadline-for-homebuyer%E2%80%99s-tax-credit-ID09308.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Votes to Extend Deadline for Homebuyer&amp;#39;s Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/house-votes-to-extend-deadline-for-homebuyers-tax-credit-ID0290.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8604527</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/house-votes-to-extend-deadline-for-homebuyers-tax-credit-ID0290.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Foster votes to extend homebuyer tax credit | U.S. States ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-29:/commentary/8604526</id>
    <updated>2010-06-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H.R. 3548, to provide aid to those hurt by the economic recession and to continue his efforts to stimulate the economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/30/foster-votes-to-extend-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID09310.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.5647: Responsible COBRA, Unemployment, and Poverty Extension ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8798868</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.3404 Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009IntroducedJul 31, 20091143 views &amp;middot; S.1647 Assistance for Unemployed Workers Extension ActIntroducedAug 07, 2009132 views &amp;middot; H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h5647/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House OKs extension of tax credit closing deadline</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-28:/commentary/8615326</id>
    <updated>2010-06-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California Public Employees and Teachers... </name>
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If the bill passes, it will extend the closing date for purchases for an additional 3 months. Right now the end of [...] Related posts: Extension of federal tax credit possible; HR 3548 &#8211; Tax Credit Passes House, Senate &#8211; Next Stop, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.californiateachersandemployeeshomeloanprograms.com/house-oks-extension-of-tax-credit-closing-deadline/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Couldn&amp;#39;t it be better?: Job search....again</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-25:/commentary/8570557</id>
    <updated>2010-06-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Couldn't it be better? </name>
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You may be pleased to know that in November 2009 I voted for, and the President signed into law, H.R. 3548 a bill that included an extension of unemployment benefits by up to 14 weeks and up to 20 weeks in states like Indiana that have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://couldntitbebetter.blogspot.com/2010/06/job-searchagain.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Will Obama Sign Emergency Executive Order For Unemployment ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-24:/commentary/8560563</id>
    <updated>2010-06-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Radixa Blog </name>
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President Obama, We, The UNEMPLOYED AMERICAN &#8230; bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all &#8230; PLEASE SIGN FOR MORE UNEMPLOYMENT THERE ARE NO JOBS HERE FOR ME i &#8230; &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radixa.info/will-obama-sign-emergency-executive-order-for-unemployment-extensions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What Happened Today In Senate? | Radixa Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8558076</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Radixa Blog </name>
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What Happened to H.R. 3548 &#8211; The Third Federal Unemployment Extension? 81 &#8230; we were told our jobs were secured, Now I have to depend and hang on today and see if the Senate &#8230; &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radixa.info/what-happened-today-in-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>As Of June 24 2010 Has The Unemployed Extensions Been Sighne Into ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.radixa.info/as-of-june-24-2010-has-the-unemployed-extensions-been-sighne-into-law/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8557875</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Radixa Blog </name>
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signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension &#8230; extension given &#8212; essentially no more past june 2010 &#8230; 2010. Because of the holiday yesterday the payment has not been &#8230; &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radixa.info/as-of-june-24-2010-has-the-unemployed-extensions-been-sighne-into-law/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Signs Unemployment Extension June24 | Radixa Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-23:/commentary/8554961</id>
    <updated>2010-06-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Radixa Blog </name>
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... Unemployment Benefit Extension Bill | Progress Illinois. Right on schedule, President Obama signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension of unemployment insurance. The bill extends jobless benefits to &#8230;read more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.radixa.info/obama-signs-unemployment-extension-june24/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trimming Medicaid Assistance To Save Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/23/trimming-medicaid-assistance-save-unemployment-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8573238</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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I agree and thank-you for showing your anger in a nicer way than some. I posted a comment on her link when she lampooned McDermott who dancing to the tune of Speaker Pelosi. And I can&amp;#39;t speak against him after his fight for HR 3548 last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/23/trimming-medicaid-assistance-save-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Trimming Medicaid Assistance To Save Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-22:/commentary/8551306</id>
    <updated>2010-06-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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I agree and thank-you for showing your anger in a nicer way than some. I posted a comment on her link when she lampooned McDermott who dancing to the tune of Speaker Pelosi. And I can&amp;#39;t speak against him after his fight for HR 3548 last ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/23/trimming-medicaid-assistance-save-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>unemployment bill</title>
    <link href="http://anniversarycardverse.com/unemployment-bill-7/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-19:/commentary/8554277</id>
    <updated>2010-06-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Anniversary Card Verse </name>
    </author>
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Recently a bill titled HR 3548 was passed by the house .Now these peoples lives are on fucking hold because the senate hasn&amp;#39;t passed it yet .I want people on behalf of the people struggling to call and pressure the senate to pass the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://anniversarycardverse.com/unemployment-bill-7/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program</title>
    <link href="http://themilitarywallet.com/stimulus-plan-helps-military-members-who-lost-money-due-to-pcs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-17:/commentary/8627489</id>
    <updated>2010-06-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Military Finance Network </name>
    </author>
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President Obama signed (HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) into law and thereby exempted Expanded HAP benefit payments from taxation. Applicants who received benefits and had taxes withheld, may apply for refunds ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themilitarywallet.com/stimulus-plan-helps-military-members-who-lost-money-due-to-pcs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Payne Votes To Stabilize Housing Market, Protect Taxpayers | New &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://www.obamahousingstimulus.net/payne-votes-to-stabilize-housing-market-protect-taxpayers-new" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-16:/commentary/8577841</id>
    <updated>2010-06-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Obama Housing Stimulus </name>
    </author>
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Washington, DC &#8211; November 5, 2009 &#8211; (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. &#8230; League Statement on Christie Administration Affordable ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obamahousingstimulus.net/payne-votes-to-stabilize-housing-market-protect-taxpayers-new&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>* Company Profile * News and Information Center o Media Room o ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/16/company-profile-news-and-information-center-o-media-room-o-corporate-facts-o-officer-biographies-o-speeches-and-statements-o-economic-and-hous-ID09068.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-15:/commentary/8508512</id>
    <updated>2010-06-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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... by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers&amp;#39; tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses. The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) will provide immediate assistance, extending. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/16/company-profile-news-and-information-center-o-media-room-o-corporate-facts-o-officer-biographies-o-speeches-and-statements-o-economic-and-hous-ID09068.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Will We See A Vote On Unemployment Benefits Later This Week ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/14/will-we-see-vote-unemployment-benefits-later-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8527490</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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Shades of HR 3548 when the Republicans were throwing in UNRELATED Amendments left &amp;amp; right to DELAY anyway they could, HR 3548. They even threw in a Amendment about ACORN that had nothing to do with HR 3548 and unemployment benefits, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/14/will-we-see-vote-unemployment-benefits-later-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Will We See A Vote On Unemployment Benefits Later This Week ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/14/will-we-see-vote-unemployment-benefits-later-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-13:/commentary/8506013</id>
    <updated>2010-06-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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Shades of HR 3548 when the Republicans were throwing in UNRELATED Amendments left &amp;amp; right to DELAY anyway they could, HR 3548. They even threw in a Amendment about ACORN that had nothing to do with HR 3548 and unemployment benefits, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/14/will-we-see-vote-unemployment-benefits-later-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Payne Votes To Stabilize Housing Market, Protect Taxpayers | New ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2010/06/12/payne-votes-to-stabilize-housing-market-protect-taxpayers-ID0392.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-11:/commentary/8487636</id>
    <updated>2010-06-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Jersey </name>
    </author>
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Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. ... League Statement on Christie Administration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2010/06/12/payne-votes-to-stabilize-housing-market-protect-taxpayers-ID0392.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Housing Reform Bill with Cao Amendment to Provide ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/11/house-passes-housing-reform-bill-with-cao-amendment-to-provide-counseling-for-at-risk-borrowers-ID08994.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8481286</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/06/11/house-passes-housing-reform-bill-with-cao-amendment-to-provide-counseling-for-at-risk-borrowers-ID08994.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Schauer Announces Support for Bill to Streamline Taxes for Small ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/06/11/schauer-announces-support-for-bill-to-streamline-taxes-for-small-business-owners-ID0286.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-10:/commentary/8481285</id>
    <updated>2010-06-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan </name>
    </author>
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Washington, DC - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/06/11/schauer-announces-support-for-bill-to-streamline-taxes-for-small-business-owners-ID0286.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Giving The 99ers Something To Do | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/10/giving-99ers-something-do" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-09:/commentary/8493120</id>
    <updated>2010-06-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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Regarding comments about what Schumer said, I don&amp;#39;t trust him because during the fight for HR 3548 he gave information on FOXNEWS SUNDAY that turned out to be a lie, so sometimes we want to believe in someone so bad that we forget these ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/10/giving-99ers-something-do&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Senate&amp;#39;s Unemployment Benefit Delay (UPDATED) | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/07/senates-unemployment-benefit-delay" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8500315</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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I like you and MANY others are continuing to fight because I remember clearly how they said we would not get HR 3548 and we did, I remember the critics saying the Healthcare Reform Bill was dead in the water AND they were wrong! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/07/senates-unemployment-benefit-delay&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Senate&amp;#39;s Unemployment Benefit Delay (UPDATED) | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/07/senates-unemployment-benefit-delay" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-06:/commentary/8457757</id>
    <updated>2010-06-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
I like you and MANY others are continuing to fight because I remember clearly how they said we would not get HR 3548 and we did, I remember the critics saying the Healthcare Reform Bill was dead in the water AND they were wrong! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/06/07/senates-unemployment-benefit-delay&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Credit For Veterans Extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.trulia.com/blog/mariamarriott/2010/06/tax_credit_for_veterans_extended" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-05:/commentary/8458096</id>
    <updated>2010-06-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sacramento Mortgage &amp;amp; More </name>
    </author>
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When HR 3548, the Tax Credit Extension for home buyers was extended, there was a special note for members of the military. The tax credit was extended for those in the Armed Forces who sign a purchase contract by April 30, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trulia.com/blog/mariamarriott/2010/06/tax_credit_for_veterans_extended&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>On Killing the U.S. Senate Filibuster : Veterans Today</title>
    <link href="http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/06/02/on-killing-the-u-s-senate-filibuster/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-06-01:/commentary/8411324</id>
    <updated>2010-06-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Veterans Today </name>
    </author>
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[11] U.S. Senate, Roll Call Votes 111th Congress on Passage of the Bill (H.R. 3548 as Amended), http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=111&amp;amp;session=1&amp;amp;vote=00334 (last visited May 14, 2010). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/06/02/on-killing-the-u-s-senate-filibuster/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extended In 2009 Economic Stimulus Package</title>
    <link href="http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-24/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8532394</id>
    <updated>2010-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Four Pillars </name>
    </author>
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Those who went through the hell of getting HR 3548 introduced as a Bill and what took place afterwards until it finally passed in the Senate, should know the political B.S. that both sides of the aisle play on the backs of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-24/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How the Tax Credit Affects You If You Are Military pioneer ...</title>
    <link href="http://pioneermilitaryloanblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-tax-credit-affects-you-if-you-are.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8401308</id>
    <updated>2010-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>pioneer military loan </name>
    </author>
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If you already own a home, there is another caveat in Bill H.R. 3548 that gives you another incentive. Homeowners who wish to purchase a new primary residence would be eligible for a $6500.00 tax credit beginning December 1st if they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pioneermilitaryloanblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-tax-credit-affects-you-if-you-are.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Juegos Trabajo Trabajar | Taxes &#8211; How The Tax Credit Affects You ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxcut2009.us/1882/juegos-trabajo-trabajar-taxes-how-the-tax-credit-affects-you-if-you-are-military/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-29:/commentary/8396550</id>
    <updated>2010-05-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taxcut 2009.us </name>
    </author>
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If you already own a home, there is another caveat in Bill H.R. 3548 that gives you another incentive. Homeowners who wish to purchase a new primary residence would be eligible for a $6500.00 tax credit beginning December 1st if they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxcut2009.us/1882/juegos-trabajo-trabajar-taxes-how-the-tax-credit-affects-you-if-you-are-military/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extended In 2009 Economic Stimulus Package</title>
    <link href="http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-30/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-28:/commentary/8488281</id>
    <updated>2010-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Four Pillars </name>
    </author>
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They certainly can add a Amendment to any Bill coming to the floor as we all found out when Senator Shaheen did it with HR 3548 to cover ALL States, so we know it can be done and thats what we&amp;#39;re fighting for because the ones that call ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-30/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSE ON: &#171; Paulgoree&amp;#39;s Weblog</title>
    <link href="http://paulgoree.wordpress.com/2010/05/29/congressional-response-on/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-28:/commentary/8393997</id>
    <updated>2010-05-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Paulgoree's Weblog </name>
    </author>
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Since then (H.R. 3548) Congress has continued to extend the crucial safety net of unemployment benefits. For example, I supported H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010, when it passed the House on April 15, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://paulgoree.wordpress.com/2010/05/29/congressional-response-on/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Gresham Barrett&amp;#39;s complete voting record</title>
    <link href="http://nonstandardpolitics.com/blog/398" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-22:/commentary/8375198</id>
    <updated>2010-05-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Non-Standard Politics </name>
    </author>
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Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment: HR 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act. Nov 5, 2009 2:20 PM (Passed 403-12, 18 not voting (2/3 required)) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nonstandardpolitics.com/blog/398&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Should Bill extending Unemployment Benefits be passed &#8211; should GOP ...</title>
    <link href="http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/05/22/should-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-be-passed-%E2%80%93-should-gop-be-%E2%80%98thanked%E2%80%99-at-voting-polls-if-it-isn%E2%80%99t/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-21:/commentary/8351191</id>
    <updated>2010-05-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobless Bloggers </name>
    </author>
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The bill is in the form of an amendment, S. Amdt. 2668, to the House version, H.R. 3548, which was approved by the House on September 22nd by a vote of 331-83. The House version is significantly weaker. It would only extend the benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/05/22/should-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-be-passed-%E2%80%93-should-gop-be-%E2%80%98thanked%E2%80%99-at-voting-polls-if-it-isn%E2%80%99t/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.storagebuildingkit.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-20:/commentary/8343503</id>
    <updated>2010-05-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Storage Building Kit </name>
    </author>
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Recently a bill titled HR 3548 was passed by the house .Now these peoples lives are on fucking hold because the senate hasn&amp;#39;t passed it yet .I want people on behalf of the people struggling to call and pressure the senate to pass the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.storagebuildingkit.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-hr-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension 2009 | Jobless Bloggers</title>
    <link href="http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/05/20/unemployment-extension-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-19:/commentary/8343148</id>
    <updated>2010-05-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobless Bloggers </name>
    </author>
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Congressman Sander Levin (MI-12) speaking in support of HR 3548 to extend Unemployment Insurance an additional 13 weeks for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joblessbloggers.com/2010/05/20/unemployment-extension-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Lender Kyle Jacocks: Tax Credit extension for Veterans - get ...</title>
    <link href="http://mylenderkyle.blogspot.com/2010/05/tax-credit-extension-for-veterans-get.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8328395</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Lender Kyle Jacocks </name>
    </author>
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When HR 3548 - Tax Credit Extension for First-timers and repeat buyers was extended, there was a special rule for Members of Armed Forces. Who qualifies: Member of &amp;quot;uniformed&amp;quot; services; Member of Foreign Service of US ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mylenderkyle.blogspot.com/2010/05/tax-credit-extension-for-veterans-get.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Unemployed Blogsite: Tier 5 Unemployment Emissaries Are Being ...</title>
    <link href="http://usunemployed.blogspot.com/2010/05/tier-5-unemployment-emissaries-are.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-17:/commentary/8328394</id>
    <updated>2010-05-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US Unemployed Blogsite </name>
    </author>
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Lots of touting of H.R. 3548, H.R. 4213, H.R. 4851, but not ONE mention of Tier V. Oh, and how handy! It tells me how to obtain UI, by calling my local Ohio Department of Job and Family Services at 1-877-OHIO JOB. Way to go. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usunemployed.blogspot.com/2010/05/tier-5-unemployment-emissaries-are.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Employment Update for 2009 &#187; statute of limitations &#187; Medical ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.medical-attorney-blog.com/statute-of-limitations/employment-update-for-2009" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-14:/commentary/8307800</id>
    <updated>2010-05-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Medical Attorney Blog </name>
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[1] The bill approved in September 2008 by the House of Representatives, H.R. 3548, provisioned an extension for states where unemployment had reached 8.5%. On October 8, 2009, Senators Reid (NV), Baucus (MT), Reed (RI), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.medical-attorney-blog.com/statute-of-limitations/employment-update-for-2009&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Voting Record Labor</title>
    <link href="http://www.bootbishop.com/2010/05/voting-record-labor.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-11:/commentary/8975732</id>
    <updated>2010-05-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boot Bishop </name>
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11/05/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12). 09/22/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bootbishop.com/2010/05/voting-record-labor.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ProducersWeb</title>
    <link href="http://www.producersweb.com/r/pwebmc/d/contentFocus/?pcID=4bc456c1d8c9f10a816e01db124fd02a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/9032902</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>ProducersWEB.com - All Articles </name>
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11/06/09 H.R. 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 10/27/09 S. 1934 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 10/01/09 111th Congress - Miscellaneous Tariff Bills 08/06/09 S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.producersweb.com/r/pwebmc/d/contentFocus/?pcID=4bc456c1d8c9f10a816e01db124fd02a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>How Will Illinois Refill Its Unemployment Benefit Fund? | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/11/filling-unemployment-benefit-fund" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-10:/commentary/8312212</id>
    <updated>2010-05-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Many unemployed workers were still collecting benefits and had carfare money during our battle with HR 3548 and still failed to participate in library day and local rallies around the country. Its not about $5.00. Christine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/11/filling-unemployment-benefit-fund&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Mortgage crisis victims strike back - The Macomb Daily News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/05/09/news/srv0000008221486.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-08:/commentary/8270702</id>
    <updated>2010-05-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>News from www.macombdaily.com </name>
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With the President&amp;#39;s signing of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, Michigan unemployed workers can now collect unemployment insurance benefits for up to 99 weeks. &amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/05/09/news/srv0000008221486.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HOUSE PASSES HOME STAR LEGISLATION TO CREATE JOBS, SAVE ON ENERGY ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/05/07/house-passes-home-star-legislation-to-create-jobs-save-on-energy-costs-ID0278.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-06:/commentary/8260001</id>
    <updated>2010-05-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2010/05/07/house-passes-home-star-legislation-to-create-jobs-save-on-energy-costs-ID0278.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Us Improve Our Forum For The Unemployed | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/03/help-us-improve-our-forum-unemployed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8269136</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Tier V to Survive is getting out there slowly but surely, its a carbon copy of how getting HR 3548 was last summer/fall so we can do this and we will: http://tier5.webs.com/nationalmedia.htm ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/03/help-us-improve-our-forum-unemployed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Help Us Improve Our Forum For The Unemployed | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/03/help-us-improve-our-forum-unemployed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-02:/commentary/8234032</id>
    <updated>2010-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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Tier V to Survive is getting out there slowly but surely, its a carbon copy of how getting HR 3548 was last summer/fall so we can do this and we will: http://tier5.webs.com/nationalmedia.htm &amp;middot; Login or register to post comments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/05/03/help-us-improve-our-forum-unemployed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Meet The 99ers | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/30/meet-99ers" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-29:/commentary/8250388</id>
    <updated>2010-04-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Word to some - keep in mind that we are ALL realistic from fighting for HR 3548 that &amp;quot;what will be will be&amp;quot; and no one is naive to not prepare as best they can in case TIER V doesn&amp;#39;t happen. So much negative &amp;amp; snide comments on this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/30/meet-99ers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension May End | Digital News Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.digitalnewsreport.com/2010/04/29-unemployment-extension-may-end/4337" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-28:/commentary/8203361</id>
    <updated>2010-04-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Digital News Report </name>
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The unemployment extension was first proposed by Congressman Jim McDermott in the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548). His bill, which would have extended benefits by 13 weeks, was later combined with other ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.digitalnewsreport.com/2010/04/29-unemployment-extension-may-end/4337&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Does Georgia Works ... Work? | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/27/does-georgia-works-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8250158</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Senator Durbin&amp;#39;s letter content is left up to interpretation by the readers BUT the man didn&amp;#39;t come out and say there&amp;#39;s no chance and its obvious you were not involved with getting that bill extending benefits later titled HR 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/27/does-georgia-works-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended (For Some)!</title>
    <link href="http://blog.hawaiivaloans.com/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-for-some/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8203362</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hawaii VA Loans </name>
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There is a little known blurb towards the end of HR 3548 - Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (the bill that extended the $8000 tax credit to April 30th, 2010), that allow for an extension of the credit until ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.hawaiivaloans.com/first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-for-some/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Does Georgia Works ... Work? | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/27/does-georgia-works-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-26:/commentary/8186646</id>
    <updated>2010-04-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Senator Durbin&amp;#39;s letter content is left up to interpretation by the readers BUT the man didn&amp;#39;t come out and say there&amp;#39;s no chance and its obvious you were not involved with getting that bill extending benefits later titled HR 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/04/27/does-georgia-works-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>6500 Tax Credit for Home Buyers &#8211; 2010 Deadlines Fast Approaching</title>
    <link href="http://news.suite101.com/article.cfm/6500-tax-credit-for-home-buyers--2010-deadlines-fast-approaching-a229716" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-24:/commentary/8177676</id>
    <updated>2010-04-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suite101: Personal Budgeting/Finance Articles </name>
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The article above covers the differences between the home buyer tax credit rules that existed prior to the enactment of H.R. 3548 and the revised rules effective as of November 7, 2009. Specifically covered are relaxed personal income ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.suite101.com/article.cfm/6500-tax-credit-for-home-buyers--2010-deadlines-fast-approaching-a229716&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Ways and Means Committee and Senate Working ...</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-ways-and-means-committee-and-senate-working-towards-solution/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-22:/commentary/8171909</id>
    <updated>2010-04-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine </name>
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Our experiences with both Houses of Congress last year while fighting to get HR 3548, we know the FIGHT was going to be a hard fought one BUT we have to TARGET the Mainstream Media AND WNV has been a godsend in getting information about ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-ways-and-means-committee-and-senate-working-towards-solution/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Little Discrimination in the 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credit?</title>
    <link href="http://eastsiderealestatebuzz.com/2010/04/22/a-little-discrimination-in-the-2010-home-buyer-tax-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8173673</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Eastside Real Estate Buzz </name>
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In addition, I checked out HR 3548, the bill that included the tax credit, (it&amp;#39;s in Section 11), but it really tells you nothing. For married taxpayers, the law tests the home ownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastsiderealestatebuzz.com/2010/04/22/a-little-discrimination-in-the-2010-home-buyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension | Tier V Questionable Before Break ...</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-tier-v-questionable-before-break/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-21:/commentary/8159102</id>
    <updated>2010-04-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine </name>
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... mindset back to the business at hand of getting this Tier V. I fought on the verge of exhaustion last summer &amp;amp; fall for a extension of jobless benefits and thanks to Congressman McDermott we got HR 3548 AND then a 2nd uglier fight ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/04/unemployment-extension-tier-v-questionable-before-break/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. House Passes Perriello Bill Expanding Health Benefits for ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/04/21/us-house-passes-perriello-bill-expanding-health-benefits-for-veterans%E2%80%99-caregivers-ID08135.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-20:/commentary/8158235</id>
    <updated>2010-04-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2010/04/21/us-house-passes-perriello-bill-expanding-health-benefits-for-veterans%E2%80%99-caregivers-ID08135.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. XX: Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 : Let DC Know</title>
    <link href="http://letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-xx-taxpayer-assistance-act-of-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-15:/commentary/8113387</id>
    <updated>2010-04-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Let DC Know </name>
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In November 2009, Congress enacted H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009-legislation that requires tax return preparers who file ten or more returns to file electronically. Unfortunately, the law has provided a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://letdcknow.com/our-constitution-at-work/h-r-xx-taxpayer-assistance-act-of-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Day Highlights New Tax Relief for Connecticut Families ...</title>
    <link href="http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2010/04/14/tax-day-highlights-new-tax-relief-for-connecticut-families-ID0175.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8097787</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Connecticut </name>
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Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2010/04/14/tax-day-highlights-new-tax-relief-for-connecticut-families-ID0175.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Is Harry Reid all but assuring that illegals can collect ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.itouchbiometrics.com/topblog/is-harry-reid-all-but-assuring-that-illegals-can-collect-unemployedent-without-being-verified-through-e-verify" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-13:/commentary/8095633</id>
    <updated>2010-04-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>iTouch Biometrics | Biometric Access Controls... </name>
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The House overwhelmingly passed (331-to-83) H.R.3548 back in September that would extend unemployment benefits for 14 additional weeks. When the bill came to the Senate floor for debate, Sen. Sessions filed an amendment on Oct. 20 that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.itouchbiometrics.com/topblog/is-harry-reid-all-but-assuring-that-illegals-can-collect-unemployedent-without-being-verified-through-e-verify&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.Res.478: A resolution expressing support for designation of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-sr478/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8234033</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,... </name>
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Users opposing S.3196 (2) are also: Supporting Bill. S.1546 Box Elder Utah Land C... 1 &#183; H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa... 1. Opposing Bill. S.Res.478 S.Res.478. 1 &#183; S.2798 National Forest Insec... 1 &#183; H.R.4173 Wall Street Reform an. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-sr478/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3196: Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act of 2010 - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3196/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-11:/commentary/8203363</id>
    <updated>2010-04-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Homeland Security... </name>
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Users opposing S.3196 (2) are also: Supporting Bill. S.1546 Box Elder Utah Land C... 1 &#183; H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa... 1. Opposing Bill. S.Res.478 S.Res.478. 1 &#183; S.2798 National Forest Insec... 1 &#183; H.R.4173 Wall Street Reform an. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3196/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congresswoman Laura Richardson Urges Families Interested in ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/04/07/congresswoman-laura-richardson-urges-families-interested-in-purchasing-a-home-to-act-soon-so-they-qualify-for-the-homebuyer-tax-credit-before-the-may-1st-deadline-ID0597.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-06:/commentary/8048527</id>
    <updated>2010-04-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California </name>
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... Congresswoman Laura Richardson acted to make the basic tenets of the American Dream possible for thousands of Californians by voting for the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548), which will help the unemployed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/04/07/congresswoman-laura-richardson-urges-families-interested-in-purchasing-a-home-to-act-soon-so-they-qualify-for-the-homebuyer-tax-credit-before-the-may-1st-deadline-ID0597.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Ya-Online-Juegos.com | Taxes &#8211; Seasonal Tax Planning Tips</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxcut2009.us/1802/ya-online-juegos-com-taxes-seasonal-tax-planning-tips/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8043095</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taxcut 2009.us </name>
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If you already own a home, there is another caveat in Bill HR 3548 that gives you another incentive. Homeowners who wish to purchase a new primary residence would be eligible for a $6500.00 tax credit beginning December 1st if they have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxcut2009.us/1802/ya-online-juegos-com-taxes-seasonal-tax-planning-tips/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Juegos.com :) | taxcut2010.us</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxcut2010.us/698/juegos-com/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-03:/commentary/8033087</id>
    <updated>2010-04-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>taxcut2010.us </name>
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If you already own a home, there is another caveat in Bill H.R. 3548 that gives you another incentive. Homeowners who wish to purchase a new primary residence would be eligible for a $6500.00 tax credit beginning December 1st if they ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxcut2010.us/698/juegos-com/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>April &#8220;Reminders&#8221; &#8211; Tax Day, Homebuyer Tax Credit</title>
    <link href="http://pueblowestrealestate.housingstorm.com/2010/04/03/april-reminders-tax-day-homebuyer-tax-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-04-02:/commentary/8070972</id>
    <updated>2010-04-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>housingstorm.com </name>
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Be sure to use the CORRECT version of IRS Form 5404 when applying for the Home Buyer Tax Credit Taking advantage of the home buyer tax credit as a part of HR 3548, the extension and expansion legislation that. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pueblowestrealestate.housingstorm.com/2010/04/03/april-reminders-tax-day-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension | 99ers Appeal To Congress For Aid ...</title>
    <link href="http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/unemployment-extension-99ers-appeal-to-congress-for-aid/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-30:/commentary/7997503</id>
    <updated>2010-03-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WorldNewsVine </name>
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( What a mess with all those bills sitting around Congress). Adding a NEW bill certainly will be wheeling &amp;amp; dealing for those lovely Earmarks that the Senators love so much, as we saw with HR 3548 last fall. Report this comment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://worldnewsvine.com/2010/03/unemployment-extension-99ers-appeal-to-congress-for-aid/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>REALTORS&#174; Statewide Take Part in Nationwide Open House Weekend ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2010/03/30/realtors%C2%AE-statewide-take-part-in-nationwide-open-house-weekend-ID0365.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-29:/commentary/7980628</id>
    <updated>2010-03-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Jersey </name>
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Edison, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Obama today signed legislation H.R. 3548, which includes a provision to extend and expand the $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit.... 10 Real Estate Facts for 2010 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2010/03/30/realtors%C2%AE-statewide-take-part-in-nationwide-open-house-weekend-ID0365.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dems Hope For Unemployment Benefits Backlash | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/29/unemployment-benefits-block-unwise-gop" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-28:/commentary/8054421</id>
    <updated>2010-03-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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The examiner.com washingtonindependent.com AND others have been printing stories related to blight of the 99ers and they are ALL greatly appreciated. So many ppl are unnecessaily critical and negative instead of positive. HR 3548 took 2 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/29/unemployment-benefits-block-unwise-gop&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M. Lummis - Voting ...</title>
    <link href="http://corbly.posterous.com/project-vote-smart-representative-cynthia-m-l" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7963341</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>corbly's posterous </name>
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HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12). 10/29/2009, Continuing Appropriations Extension and 2009-2010 Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://corbly.posterous.com/project-vote-smart-representative-cynthia-m-l&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Never~Eat~Alone: Project Vote Smart - Representative Cynthia M ...</title>
    <link href="http://never-eat-alone-corbly.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-vote-smart-representative.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-25:/commentary/7955885</id>
    <updated>2010-03-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Never~Eat~Alone </name>
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HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12). 10/29/2009, Continuing Appropriations Extension and 2009-2010 Department of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Related Appropriations ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://never-eat-alone-corbly.blogspot.com/2010/03/project-vote-smart-representative.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>$10000 &amp;amp; $8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extention in California | Get ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jasonwheeler.biz/10000-8000-home-buyer-tax-credit-extention-in-california-get-approved-right-away/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7963579</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jason Wheeler | Real Estate Investment... </name>
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The measure was passed as part of unemployment benefits extension legislation HR 3548. The extension and expansion of the popular first-time home buyers tax credit gives both new and move-up buyers a tax incentive to buy a home until at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jasonwheeler.biz/10000-8000-home-buyer-tax-credit-extention-in-california-get-approved-right-away/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New tax credit for primary-home buyers added to bill</title>
    <link href="http://trafficjsk.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/new-tax-credit-for-primary-home-buyers-added-to-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7955306</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trafficjsk&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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HR 3548 is an expansion and extension of the first time homebuyer tax credit that would otherwise expire at the end of November. Both the House and Senate passed the new legislation by wide margins. A credit for current homeowners who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trafficjsk.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/new-tax-credit-for-primary-home-buyers-added-to-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>San Fernando Valley Short Sales &#187; Blog Archive &#187; 2010 New Laws For ...</title>
    <link href="http://sunnyspot.sfv-re.com/2010/03/2010-new-laws-for-california-real-estate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-24:/commentary/7950485</id>
    <updated>2010-03-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Fernando Valley Short Sales </name>
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Tax, H.R. 3548, H.R. 3548 provides both for the extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit and expansion of it to qualified non-first-time buyers as well. A few of the provisions of this new law include the following: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sunnyspot.sfv-re.com/2010/03/2010-new-laws-for-california-real-estate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Existing Homebuyers Credit, a scenario with a twist.</title>
    <link href="http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/Existing-Homebuyers-Credit-a-scenario-with-a-twist-26392-.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-23:/commentary/10982953</id>
    <updated>2010-03-23T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.rockryno.com/taxes/1.htm</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/text?version=enr&amp;amp;nid=t0:enr:109 &amp;#39;(6) EXCEPTION FOR LONG-TIME RESIDENTS OF SAME PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE- In the case of an individual (and, if married, such individual&amp;#39;s spouse) who has owned and used the s&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beansmart.com/taxes/Existing-Homebuyers-Credit-a-scenario-with-a-twist-26392-.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Al Green Helps Taxpayers File for Earned Income Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/03/22/congressman-al-green-helps-taxpayers-file-for-earned-income-tax-credit-ID0352.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-21:/commentary/7913778</id>
    <updated>2010-03-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas </name>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/03/22/congressman-al-green-helps-taxpayers-file-for-earned-income-tax-credit-ID0352.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Make permanent the present rates of the municipal real estate ...</title>
    <link href="http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2010/03/19/make-permanent-the-present-rates-of-the-municipal-real-estate-conveyance-tax-ID0166.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-18:/commentary/7892841</id>
    <updated>2010-03-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connecticut </name>
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Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2010/03/19/make-permanent-the-present-rates-of-the-municipal-real-estate-conveyance-tax-ID0166.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. House Votes To Further Extend Unemployment Benefits Deadline ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/17/house-extends-jobless-insurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7960695</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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But hate to say it, we went through the same B.S. with HR 3548 last fall and we prevailed. I know I am sick of HEALTHCARE REFORM plan, I wish they get the necessary votes and pass the damn thing so they can get back to the business at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/17/house-extends-jobless-insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comment on Unemployment Benefits Extended In 2009 Economic ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.four-pillars.ca/2009/02/24/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-12/#comment-66213" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7907146</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Comments for Four Pillars </name>
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I just go on a select 2-3 that have done stories on the unemployed last year especially with HR 3548. New York Times, CNN, ABC, and a some of the smaller ones if I see or hear about a good article on the subject. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.four-pillars.ca/2009/02/24/unemployment-benefits-extended-2009-economic-stimulus-package/comment-page-12/#comment-66213&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. House Votes To Further Extend Unemployment Benefits Deadline ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/17/house-extends-jobless-insurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-16:/commentary/7872313</id>
    <updated>2010-03-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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But hate to say it, we went through the same B.S. with HR 3548 last fall and we prevailed. I know I am sick of HEALTHCARE REFORM plan, I wish they get the necessary votes and pass the damn thing so they can get back to the business at ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/17/house-extends-jobless-insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>S.3116: A bill to amend the Whale Conservation and Protection ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3116/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-13:/commentary/8411422</id>
    <updated>2010-03-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Senate Commerce, Science,... </name>
    </author>
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H.Res.1209: Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives ... Supporting Bill, Supporting Senator, Supporting Representative. H.R.81 Shark Conservation Ac... 2 &#183; S.3116 S.3116. 2 &#183; H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3116/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Marsha Blackburn Declared Victory Over Wasteful Spending Yesterday ...</title>
    <link href="http://politics.nashvillepost.com/2010/03/12/marsha-blackburn-declared-victory-over-wasteful-spending-yesterday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-11:/commentary/7872059</id>
    <updated>2010-03-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Post Politics: Political News and Views... </name>
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H R 2997 - BILL TITLE: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Rel&#8230;ated Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes H R 3548 - BILL TITLE: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://politics.nashvillepost.com/2010/03/12/marsha-blackburn-declared-victory-over-wasteful-spending-yesterday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Senate To Vote On Unemployment Benefit Extension Today ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/10/senate-vote-unemployment-benefit-extension-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-09:/commentary/7814802</id>
    <updated>2010-03-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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We have to face facts that there is going to be a gap just as it was with HR 3548 but fortunately the healthcare B.S. will be over and we can better work to get a Tier V. I suspect after they return from spring break 4/12/10. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/10/senate-vote-unemployment-benefit-extension-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ColoradoPols.com:: Standing Proud With Senator Michael Bennet</title>
    <link href="http://coloradopols.com/diary/11753/why-i-support-us-senator-michael-bennet" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7823993</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ColoradoPols.com - Recommended Diaries </name>
    </author>
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to extend Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits (HR 3548) &#8226; to help keep jobs in the United States through Cash for Clunkers (HR 3435) and voted against removing the Buy American Clause (S Amdt 279) &#8226; for Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://coloradopols.com/diary/11753/why-i-support-us-senator-michael-bennet&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Votes on key issues in 2009 :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2080037,pioneer-press-2009votes-030410-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7806557</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Park Ridge Herald-Advocate :: News :: </name>
    </author>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provided 14 more weeks of jobless checks in the other states. Republican Health Plan: Members on Nov. 7, defeated, 176-258, a GOP alternative to HR 3962 (below) that used tens of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/2080037,pioneer-press-2009votes-030410-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ColoradoPols.com:: The Whole Enchilada: Michael Bennet</title>
    <link href="http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/11753/why-i-support-us-senator-michael-bennet" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-03:/commentary/7741725</id>
    <updated>2010-03-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ColoradoPols.com - Recommended Diaries </name>
    </author>
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to extend Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits (HR 3548), &#8226; to help keep jobs in the United States through Cash for Clunkers (HR 3435) and votimg against removing the Buy American Clause (S Amdt 279), &#8226; for Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coloradopols.com/diary/11753/why-i-support-us-senator-michael-bennet&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Soros Double Dip Recession Recovery Interpretation | Car ...</title>
    <link href="http://carinsurancequotationorlando.org/11/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-02:/commentary/7756224</id>
    <updated>2010-03-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Car Insurance Quotation Orlando </name>
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From HR 3548 I see homeowners who have been in their residences for five of the last eight years finally being able to kick the tires of a current house. This will mean the remodeling industry will be support in business. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carinsurancequotationorlando.org/11/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dems Shoot To Extend Unemployment Benefit Deadline Through 2010 ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/02/dems-shoot-extend-unemployment-benefits-through-2010" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-03-01:/commentary/7691781</id>
    <updated>2010-03-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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I know from experience last year with HR 3548. reply. msanonymous222. 8:33am. Tue Mar 2. @ALL: Thank you! I was just going to retrieve this from the previous thread LOL. Will do right now. Please, everyone write to this one. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/03/02/dems-shoot-extend-unemployment-benefits-through-2010&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Soros Double Dip Recession Recovery Interpretation | Very Cheap ...</title>
    <link href="http://verycheapcarinsurancelouisiana.org/8/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-27:/commentary/7763128</id>
    <updated>2010-02-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Very Cheap Car Insurance Louisiana </name>
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From HR 3548 I seek homeowners who have been in their residences for five of the last eight years finally being able to kick the tires of a new house. This will mean the remodeling industry will be back in business. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://verycheapcarinsurancelouisiana.org/8/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Top votes in Congress for 2009 | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC</title>
    <link href="http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story2010-02-27T19-44-23" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-26:/commentary/7783350</id>
    <updated>2010-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Stories | The Aiken Standard </name>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provided 14 more weeks of jobless checks in the other states. 11. Health insurance: Members on Nov. 7, 2009, passed, 220-215, a Democratic bill that would provide medical insurance to 36 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story2010-02-27T19-44-23&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Top votes in Congress for 2009 | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC</title>
    <link href="http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-26:/commentary/7776486</id>
    <updated>2010-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Stories | The Aiken Standard </name>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provided 14 more weeks of jobless checks in the other states. 11. Health insurance: Members on Nov. 7, 2009, passed, 220-215, a Democratic bill that would provide medical insurance to 36 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Top votes in Congress for 2009 | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC</title>
    <link href="http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story2010-02-27T19-24-09" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-26:/commentary/7690931</id>
    <updated>2010-02-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>All Stories | The Aiken Standard </name>
    </author>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provided 14 more weeks of jobless checks in the other states. 11. Health insurance: Members on Nov. 7, 2009, passed, 220-215, a Democratic bill that would provide medical insurance to 36 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0228-top-votes-story2010-02-27T19-24-09&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Soros Double Dip Recession Recovery Interpretation | Car ...</title>
    <link href="http://carinsuranceforyoungdriversgeorgia.com/6/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/7804428</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Car Insurance For Young Drivers Georgia </name>
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From HR 3548 I gaze homeowners who have been in their residences for five of the last eight years finally being able to kick the tires of a original house. This will mean the remodeling industry will be back in business. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://carinsuranceforyoungdriversgeorgia.com/6/a-soros-double-dip-recession-recovery-interpretation/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit Housing Stimulus&#8211; Own Your Dream Home Soon!</title>
    <link href="http://www.everything-panama.com/2010/02/25/2010-homebuyer-tax-credit-housing-stimulus%E2%80%93-own-your-dream-home-soon/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-24:/commentary/7690934</id>
    <updated>2010-02-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Everything Panama </name>
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HR 3548 was signed into a law by President Obama for the extension and expansion of the homebuyers tax credit which was suppose to end on November of 2009. The new law was passed both in the House and the Senate by wide margins. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.everything-panama.com/2010/02/25/2010-homebuyer-tax-credit-housing-stimulus%E2%80%93-own-your-dream-home-soon/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>polly2010: Literacy Check</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-23:/commentary/7803281</id>
    <updated>2010-02-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>polly2010 </name>
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There were several candidates: HR 4183 addressing assistance for unemployed workers, HR 3548 addressing emergency unemployment compensation, HR 3038 addressing the civil rights act and others. Unfortunately a number of these were ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://polly2010.blogspot.com/2010/02/literacy-check.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>hot videos: h.r. 3548 Rep. Jim McDermott On The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://videos-hot-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-jim-mcdermott-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7823992</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>hot videos </name>
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h.r. 3548 Rep. Jim McDermott On The Unemployment C... h.r. 3548 Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pre... kcen tv John Danna - Zombie Ball Routine &amp;middot; kcen tv John Danna - Zombie Ball Routine &amp;middot; kcen tv Christina Coleman Resume Tape ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videos-hot-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-jim-mcdermott-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Latest on the tax credit &amp;amp; extension for Military serving abroad...</title>
    <link href="http://www.trulia.com/blog/devereauxbaum/2010/02/latest_on_the_tax_credit_extension_for_military_serving_abroad" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7803283</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Devereaux Baum's Blog </name>
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As amendy the Senate, H.R. 3548 extends. the Homebuyer Tax Credit for first-time buyers and eates a. Step-up Buyers. &#8226; Those who have owned the same home for 5. consecutive of the last 8 years will be eligible for a. $6500 tax credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trulia.com/blog/devereauxbaum/2010/02/latest_on_the_tax_credit_extension_for_military_serving_abroad&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Kendrick Meek and the Housing Market: Main Street Must Prosper ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/02/23/kendrick-meek-and-the-housing-market-main-street-must-prosper-again-ID0391.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7672197</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/02/23/kendrick-meek-and-the-housing-market-main-street-must-prosper-again-ID0391.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>cool videos: h.r. 3548 Rep Courtney speaks on behalf of FTHB Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://videos-cool-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-courtney-speaks-on-behalf.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7667584</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>cool videos </name>
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h.r. 3548 Rep. Davis Supports Extension of Unemplo... h.r. 3548 Rep Courtney speaks on behalf of FTHB Ta... kcen tv Erica Harpold Anchor/Reporter Reel &amp;middot; kcen tv Travel Expert Nicole Hockin talks about Be... kcen tv &#32654;&#20891;&#22522;&#22320;&#26538;&#20987;&#26696;: &#32654;&#20891; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videos-cool-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-courtney-speaks-on-behalf.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Hour&amp;#39;s News Hound &#187; Blog Archive &#187; A tally of the top votes in ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.thehour.com/newshound/?p=1516" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7663496</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hour's News Hound </name>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provided 14 more weeks of jobless checks in the other states. 11. Health Insurance: Members on Nov. 7, 2009, passed, 220-215, a Democratic bill that would provide medical insurance to 36 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.thehour.com/newshound/?p=1516&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>video lovers: h.r. 3548 The Dow Hits 10000 Mark Main Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://video-lovers.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-dow-hits-10000-mark-main-street.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7658991</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>video lovers </name>
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h.r. 3548 Unemployment Extension 2009 &amp;middot; h.r. 3548 The Dow Hits 10000 Mark Main Street Suf... kcen tv Greater Tuna TV Commercial &amp;middot; kcen tv Franchise Tax Issue - KCEN-TV May 3, 2006 &amp;middot; kcen tv Muslim terrorist in USA army killed 13 inj...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://video-lovers.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-dow-hits-10000-mark-main-street.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hot videos: h.r. 3548 Extend Unemployment Help Main Street ...</title>
    <link href="http://videos-hot-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-extend-unemployment-help-main.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7658410</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>hot videos </name>
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h.r. 3548 Rep. Jim McDermott On The Unemployment C... h.r. 3548 Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pre... kcen tv John Danna - Zombie Ball Routine &amp;middot; kcen tv John Danna - Zombie Ball Routine &amp;middot; kcen tv Christina Coleman Resume Tape ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videos-hot-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-extend-unemployment-help-main.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>I love videos: h.r. 3548 Rep. Jackson--Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
    <link href="http://videos-i-love-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-jackson-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7658408</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>I love videos </name>
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h.r. 3548 Rep. Jackson--Unemployment Compensation ... kcen tv Erica Harpold Anchor/Reporter &amp;middot; kcen tv Olympic Gold Medal &amp;amp;amp; World Champion Cy... kcen tv Ft.Hood shooting &amp;middot; kcen tv Keep Waco Beautiful PSA: Sam Jack Classic . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videos-i-love-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-jackson-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>video lovers: h.r. 3548 Unemployment Extension 2009</title>
    <link href="http://video-lovers.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-unemployment-extension-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7658407</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>video lovers </name>
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whatcom middle school Whatcom middle school fire p... whatcom middle school Whatcom middle school fire p... whatcom middle school Whatcom Middle School 002 &amp;middot; h.r. 3548 Unemployment Extension 2009 &amp;middot; h.r. 3548 The Dow Hits 10000 Mark Main ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://video-lovers.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-unemployment-extension-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>cool videos: h.r. 3548 Rep. Davis Supports Extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://videos-cool-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-davis-supports-extension-of.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-22:/commentary/7658406</id>
    <updated>2010-02-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>cool videos </name>
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h.r. 3548 Rep. Davis Supports Extension of Unemplo... h.r. 3548 Rep Courtney speaks on behalf of FTHB Ta... kcen tv Erica Harpold Anchor/Reporter Reel &amp;middot; kcen tv Travel Expert Nicole Hockin talks about Be... kcen tv &#32654;&#20891;&#22522;&#22320;&#26538;&#20987;&#26696;: &#32654;&#20891; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videos-cool-videos.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr-3548-rep-davis-supports-extension-of.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Advocates Blast Reid&amp;#39;s Stop-Gap Unemployment Benefits Fix ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/22/advocates-blast-reids-stop-gap-unemployment-benefits-fix" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-21:/commentary/7671527</id>
    <updated>2010-02-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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( Same game was played with HR 3548).. Harry Reid also said there will be ANOTHER jobs bill this week that will have the 3 provisions removed from the first one, so far its extending the expiration dates, COBRA, and the $25 a week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/22/advocates-blast-reids-stop-gap-unemployment-benefits-fix&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Help for Businesses: NOL Carryback Rules Extended - Taxes ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2010/02/tax-help-for-businesses-nol-carryback-rules-extended.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-15:/commentary/7591682</id>
    <updated>2010-02-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>FindLaw News - Top Stories </name>
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The big homebuilders are lining up for their tax refund, thanks to an expansion of stimulus legislation. Toll Brothers announced that it will be receiving a 2009 tax refund of $162 million. Lennar estimates a whopping $320 million ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2010/02/tax-help-for-businesses-nol-carryback-rules-extended.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Davis Supports Extension of Unemployment Benefits; Urges ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.federal-unemployment-extension.info/federal-unemployment-extension/rep-davis-supports-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-urges-increased-focus-on-job-creation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-12:/commentary/7599074</id>
    <updated>2010-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>federal unemployment extension </name>
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On September 22, Congressman Geoff Davis spoke on the House floor in support of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. HR 3548 was introduced on September 10, 2009 by Congressman Jim McDermott [WA-7]. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.federal-unemployment-extension.info/federal-unemployment-extension/rep-davis-supports-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-urges-increased-focus-on-job-creation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR3548 Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Revised</title>
    <link href="http://mortgageguidelines.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr3548-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-12:/commentary/7599073</id>
    <updated>2010-02-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Underwriter Guidelines </name>
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The First Time Home buyer Tax Credit was Extended by the President in Novemver of 2009. This is not breaking news by any means. However, there is a lot of confusion by consumers and lenders. I guess the confusion is because HR 3548 was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgageguidelines.blogspot.com/2010/02/hr3548-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hot Air &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Obamateurism of the Day</title>
    <link href="http://hotair.com/archives/2010/02/12/obamateurism-of-the-day-209/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/7599566</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hot Air &#187; Top Picks </name>
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2712 to H.R. 3548. YEAs 85. NAYs 2. Not Voting 13. On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Committee Substitute to H.R. 2847. YEAs 58. NAYs 36. Not Voting 6. Obviously these were not controversial &#8220;things&#8221; and the ones ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hotair.com/archives/2010/02/12/obamateurism-of-the-day-209/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Broden supports bankruptcy exemption for Earned Income Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://indiana.realestaterama.com/2010/02/12/broden-supports-bankruptcy-exemption-for-earned-income-tax-credit-ID0116.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-11:/commentary/7568372</id>
    <updated>2010-02-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Indiana </name>
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H.R. 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indiana.realestaterama.com/2010/02/12/broden-supports-bankruptcy-exemption-for-earned-income-tax-credit-ID0116.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3010: A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7803282</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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1 S.J.Res.7 S.J.Res.7; 1 S.3011 S.3011; 1 H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa... 1 H.R.2751 Consumer Assistance t... 1 Sen. Hagan [D-NC] &#183; 1 Sen. Collins [R-ME] &#183; 1 Sen. ... Source: Open Congress : Senate Health, Education,. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3010/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.3011: A bill to address HIV/AIDS in the African-American ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-09:/commentary/7650848</id>
    <updated>2010-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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1 S.J.Res.7 S.J.Res.7; 1 S.3011 S.3011; 1 H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa... 1 H.R.2751 Consumer Assistance t... 1 Sen. Hagan [D-NC] &#183; 1 Sen. Collins [R-ME] &#183; 1 Sen. Landrieu [D-LA] &#183; 1 Sen. Hutchison [R-TX] . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s3011/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Labor Dept: 1 Job For Every 6.1 Unemployed | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/09/job-openings-dwindle-senate-prepares-jobs-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-08:/commentary/7594736</id>
    <updated>2010-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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This is a perfect example of how someone can get screwed if he or she is not &amp;quot;UP&amp;quot; on whats going on, and many of these states got confused as to how to handle HR 3548. ralph. 10:31am. Wed Feb 10. Ummm brad i have said it for weeks not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/09/job-openings-dwindle-senate-prepares-jobs-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Labor Dept: 1 Job For Every 6.1 Unemployed | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/09/job-openings-dwindle-senate-prepares-jobs-bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-08:/commentary/7568373</id>
    <updated>2010-02-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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This is a perfect example of how someone can get screwed if he or she is not &amp;quot;UP&amp;quot; on whats going on, and many of these states got confused as to how to handle HR 3548. ralph. 10:31am. Wed Feb 10. Ummm brad i have said it for weeks not ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/02/09/job-openings-dwindle-senate-prepares-jobs-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Residential Real Estate Crash Index Message Board - Msg: 26305382</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-07:/commentary/7526819</id>
    <updated>2010-02-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SI - The Residential Real Estate Crash Index </name>
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On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period for federal income tax from two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://siliconinvestor.advfn.com/readmsg.aspx?msgid=26305382&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extension and Expansion of homebuyer tax credit approved by Congress</title>
    <link href="http://los-angeles-lux-condominium.blogspot.com/2009/11/extension-and-expansion-of-homebuyer.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-03:/commentary/7491850</id>
    <updated>2010-02-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>luxury condos in los angeles </name>
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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by an overwhelming 403-12 margin to approve the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) that included, as an amendment, the extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://los-angeles-lux-condominium.blogspot.com/2009/11/extension-and-expansion-of-homebuyer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Budget Includes An Unemployment Benefit Extension | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/02/01/obama-proposes-unemployment-benefit-extension-state-aid-2011-budget" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7608777</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Gerald M. I agree with you that it doesn&amp;#39;t appear the vigor &amp;amp; determination is the same as it was for HR 3548. Its like a game to many of the unemployed that are NOT on tier 3 LONG-TERM and thats a shame because we&amp;#39;re all in the same ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/02/01/obama-proposes-unemployment-benefit-extension-state-aid-2011-budget&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Budget Includes An Unemployment Benefit Extension | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/02/01/obama-proposes-unemployment-benefit-extension-state-aid-2011-budget" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7463303</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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Gerald M. I agree with you that it doesn&amp;#39;t appear the vigor &amp;amp; determination is the same as it was for HR 3548. Its like a game to many of the unemployed that are NOT on tier 3 LONG-TERM and thats a shame because we&amp;#39;re all in the same ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/quick-hits/content/2010/02/01/obama-proposes-unemployment-benefit-extension-state-aid-2011-budget&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>UPDATE: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extends to 2010 and ...</title>
    <link href="http://noteinvestor.com/sellers-corner/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extends-to-2010-and-expands-to-existing-homeowners/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-31:/commentary/7456654</id>
    <updated>2010-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Note Investor </name>
    </author>
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The official name of the new law is HR 3548 &#8211; The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. It provides for extended unemployment benefits for the jobless and tax breaks for struggling businesses, while also extending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://noteinvestor.com/sellers-corner/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extends-to-2010-and-expands-to-existing-homeowners/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chester County Democratic Committee &#187; Pitts is no moderate; Lois ...</title>
    <link href="http://chescodems.org/?p=704" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-28:/commentary/7461883</id>
    <updated>2010-01-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chester County Democratic Committee </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... against three different stem cell research bills between 2005 and 2007; against HR 3548 extending unemployment benefits; and against HR 3963 in 2007 to reauthorize and expand the Children&amp;#39;s Health and Insurance Program (CHIP). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chescodems.org/?p=704&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>State of the Union 2010 &#171; Whatever</title>
    <link href="http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/01/28/state-of-the-union-2010/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7413882</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Whatever </name>
    </author>
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Cameron #30: HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 passed 98-0, and yet the Republicans forced a cloture vote before allowing it to be passed. Why would the GOP force a cloture vote on a bill they ended ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/01/28/state-of-the-union-2010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New Florida Economic Report Sheds New Light on Causes of the ...</title>
    <link href="http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/01/28/new-florida-economic-report-sheds-new-light-on-causes-of-the-current-recession-ID0384.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-27:/commentary/7411572</id>
    <updated>2010-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://florida.realestaterama.com/2010/01/28/new-florida-economic-report-sheds-new-light-on-causes-of-the-current-recession-ID0384.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Be sure to use the CORRECT version of IRS Form 5404 when applying ...</title>
    <link href="http://eastsac.housingstorm.com/2010/01/27/the-correct-version-irs-form-5404-applying-for-the-home-buyer-tax-credit-sacramento-erin-attardi-realtor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-26:/commentary/7427013</id>
    <updated>2010-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingStorm.com Honest Local Real Estate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Taking advantage of the home buyer tax credit as a part of HR 3548, the extension and expansion legislation that was passed November 6th? The IRS released a new version of Form 5404 last week for folks applying for the tax credit&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastsac.housingstorm.com/2010/01/27/the-correct-version-irs-form-5404-applying-for-the-home-buyer-tax-credit-sacramento-erin-attardi-realtor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IRS $6500 Tax Credit for Home Purchase</title>
    <link href="http://zakal-no1.tistory.com/50" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-25:/commentary/7828883</id>
    <updated>2010-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Business &amp;amp; Finance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548), signed by President Barack Obama on November 6, 2009, extended federal unemployment benefits for some Americans, extended and enhanced the tax credit for home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://zakal-no1.tistory.com/50&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Dems Urge 10-Month Unemployment Benefit Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/01/24/senate-dems-urge-10-month-unemployment-benefit-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-23:/commentary/8173822</id>
    <updated>2010-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
    </author>
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I saw this post on open congress under H.R. 3548 and wondered if anyone else has any knowledge of this. From Open Congress &amp;quot;Hello all... I am from Illinois, and I recieved my statment of certification in the mail along with my debit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/news/content/2010/01/24/senate-dems-urge-10-month-unemployment-benefit-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Thursday, January 21st | Bulletin ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bulletinboardprofiles.com/newletters/otcpicks-com-stocks-to-watch-for-thursday-january-21st/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7495863</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bulletin Board Stocks </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period for federal income tax from two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bulletinboardprofiles.com/newletters/otcpicks-com-stocks-to-watch-for-thursday-january-21st/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>America Now Only the Land of the &amp;#39;Mostly Free&amp;quot; | News in the Rock</title>
    <link href="http://www.newsintherock.com/2010/01/america-now-only-the-land-of-the-mostly-free/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7332587</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News in the Rock </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senate will resume consideration of the unemployment insurance extension bill, H.R. 3548 and is expected to. America Now Only the Land of the &amp;#39;Mostly Free&amp;quot;. Reading Guide &#8212; Pelosi Health &#8220;Reform&#8221; Bill. In order to assist people seeking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newsintherock.com/2010/01/america-now-only-the-land-of-the-mostly-free/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>OTCPicks.com Stocks to Watch for Thursday, January 21st ...</title>
    <link href="http://stockreads.com/Stock-Newsletter.aspx?id=19842" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7326077</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Stock Newsletters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period for federal income ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://stockreads.com/Stock-Newsletter.aspx?id=19842&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dearborn Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings (Nasdaq:DEAR)</title>
    <link href="http://www.globenewswire.com/news.html?d=182201" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7491849</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GlobeNewswire: Earnings News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period for federal income tax from two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globenewswire.com/news.html?d=182201&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When will the senate vote on the unemployment extension that was ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.chacha.com/question/when-will-the-senate-vote-on-the-unemployment-extension-that-was-passed-in-the-house-this-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7336357</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ChaCha - Unemployment Questions </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The senate will meet on Oct 5, 2009. to vote on HR 3548...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chacha.com/question/when-will-the-senate-vote-on-the-unemployment-extension-that-was-passed-in-the-house-this-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dearborn Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings (Nasdaq:DEAR)</title>
    <link href="http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&amp;amp;d=182201" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7319100</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>GlobeNewswire: Earnings News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback period for federal income tax from two ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?ref=rss&amp;amp;d=182201&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Richardson Announces $22 Million in HUD Neighborhood ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/01/18/congresswoman-richardson-announces-22-million-in-hud-neighborhood-stabalization-funds-for-long-beach-and-millions-more-for-counseling-partner-los-angeles-neighborhood-housing-services-ID0544.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-17:/commentary/7300470</id>
    <updated>2010-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>California </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... Congresswoman Laura Richardson acted to make the basic tenets of the American Dream possible for thousands of Californians by voting for the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548), which will help the unemployed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/01/18/congresswoman-richardson-announces-22-million-in-hud-neighborhood-stabalization-funds-for-long-beach-and-millions-more-for-counseling-partner-los-angeles-neighborhood-housing-services-ID0544.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit clarified</title>
    <link href="http://erahouston.com/homebuyer-tax-credit-clarified" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-14:/commentary/7285478</id>
    <updated>2010-01-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Houston Real Estate &amp;amp; Houston Homes For Sale </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
6, 2009, President Obama signed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) into law. It included, as an amendment, an extension and expansion of the Homebuyer Tax Credit to aid more people in buying a home. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://erahouston.com/homebuyer-tax-credit-clarified&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Al Green laments the tragedy in Haiti and collaborates ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/01/14/congressman-al-green-laments-the-tragedy-in-haiti-and-collaborates-in-the-relief-efforts-coordinated-from-the-united-states-ID0329.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7326081</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/01/14/congressman-al-green-laments-the-tragedy-in-haiti-and-collaborates-in-the-relief-efforts-coordinated-from-the-united-states-ID0329.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Al Green Announces New Job Training Grants to Assist ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/01/14/congressman-al-green-announces-new-job-training-grants-to-assist-unemployed-workers-in-houston-ID0328.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-13:/commentary/7255687</id>
    <updated>2010-01-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2010/01/14/congressman-al-green-announces-new-job-training-grants-to-assist-unemployed-workers-in-houston-ID0328.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congresswoman Laura Richardson Announces that HUD is Set to ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/01/12/congresswoman-laura-richardson-announces-that-hud-is-set-to-provide-615-million-to-combat-homelessness-and-provide-related-veterans-assistance-and-childcare-in-long-beach-ID0539.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-11:/commentary/7232286</id>
    <updated>2010-01-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... of Californians by voting for the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548), which will help the unemployed by extending unemployment benefits and will continue to stimulate the housing market by extending and. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2010/01/12/congresswoman-laura-richardson-announces-that-hud-is-set-to-provide-615-million-to-combat-homelessness-and-provide-related-veterans-assistance-and-childcare-in-long-beach-ID0539.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Language of the law seems designed to promote ignorance ...</title>
    <link href="http://therearenosunglasses.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/language-of-the-law-seems-designed-to-promote-ignorance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7222237</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Therearenosunglasses's Weblog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the 110th Congress, H.R. 3548, the Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008, was passed by the House, but never made it into law. That isn&amp;#39;t surprising. Plain language acts have been proposed since the 1970s. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://therearenosunglasses.wordpress.com/2010/01/10/language-of-the-law-seems-designed-to-promote-ignorance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFfa084jLV5fDiZuexB0xM5HeRRGA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12219281</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFfa084jLV5fDiZuexB0xM5HeRRGA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGB_PEkb6nDtP-ohPNhgfIuElX9OA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12199131</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGB_PEkb6nDtP-ohPNhgfIuElX9OA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHXGuv2JDERx5btj5ZQMrPJh_tqqQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12177258</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHXGuv2JDERx5btj5ZQMrPJh_tqqQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF5FmeDTyHjYgBP9s1dtEcq3W8ExA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12160304</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF5FmeDTyHjYgBP9s1dtEcq3W8ExA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12137617</id>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEhDLKz2-_E0Aydcsf2jBTbG4Ggeg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE9abx5A_usmsls62-SoesgmboCmg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HMUyT7izKcSKsALmyIiBBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGeyMCR9t3cTULWS2d-K_l0Mc66vA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QCAyT8yUOqqg2gXn48jGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtVoT7a8cWd6AKTeFHSziuAbJ46A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12082112</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pngxT9jXI9OosAL-k-jXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEZqHmpE0z-mHtuxHIZ83qHRm5Y5Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12068608</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFbnvXpRswFoc08U5UI0vcn7XberQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12042584</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHB0JY8_nIVKiUBSlJFkY-PPXl_iw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12017023</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFQ3GhiuV9M9YcxzB1emkZhhCgf0Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/12003715</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEdOas50DHm6FvWC31Q53VU9HJapg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/11977676</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGuo7iSXJC_zmEQWBXhXBDXyEr0FQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGyWtio44A26uEOZIa8S-kgjkAKrw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEg9JkprmlQCtBk0sRwo0NbZv7aZg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH8GegiGWKD8CllLtsXDG9PlD47bg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGO0yFJX6S-kkiOceOWKKyygx4pqw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHO0aQJByr6SEt-2ebbrvdiyUXwpA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNENdcod_q9zx0vjsPA6lF56uB4Xyg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHKXPOdhvoZmjeChzK8xYxuFdq8Yg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFwt8dwC22KgI_nGe2KnuPzTFVksw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH7CTLRH8UGMGOH8P3UGTTdJJFIoQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/11799681</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYgy3FSjIA4YL19UKIyxVo8YCIkw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/11786649</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG8cCNbg-kliMWHdf4fv7OOyBcfTw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtIt5o75B8VLjLb0z6fvm-jhtbyw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/11747142</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFg4P4J-kntNXK79q_3UutLKlaYQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFNepvPStANPf3b3b4CZlTBk9pkCw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/11722972</id>
    <updated>2010-01-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCEQmAEwAQ&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFNepvPStANPf3b3b4CZlTBk9pkCw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Busy Year - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-08:/commentary/10890881</id>
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      <name>Donny Shaw</name>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show sure, extending unemployment benefits for those out of a job in our country is exemplary of a socialist ideology, but you know what else is? When I was at school this past ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1444-A-Busy-Year&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Do I have to sell my home to qualify for the $6500 tax credit?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7210321</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Central East Austin Real Estate - Mueller and More </name>
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If you want to go to the source, you can check out HR3548. What is a move-up buyer? In this instance, it&amp;#39;s someone buying another home who is a long-time resident of their current principal primary residence - having lived there for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://garreth.featuredblog.com/?p=300&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-07:/commentary/7189925</id>
    <updated>2010-01-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>All Best News </name>
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Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill H R 3548. Friday, January 8, 2010. I know we have seen some good economic news .Banks paying back loans as tax payers make a profit .Housing foreclosures down . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.allbestnews.net/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-h-r-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IRS $6500 Tax Credit for Home Purchase: 2010 Home Credit Rules ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/9032901</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Suite101: Personal Tax Planning Articles </name>
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The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548), signed by President Barack Obama on November 6, 2009, extended federal unemployment benefits for some Americans, extended and enhanced the tax credit for home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.suite101.com/content/irs-6500-tax-credit-for-home-purchase-a186243&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2010 Extended Homebuyer Tax Credit Basics</title>
    <link href="http://claytonrealtygroup.com/2010-extended-homebuyer-tax-credit-basics/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7210322</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Clayton Realty Group </name>
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Of course, the not-so-funny joke was on them since the credit was quickly extended AND expanded with the passage of HR 3548. Most real estate agent types were pretty confident it would get extended but feel that this is it. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://claytonrealtygroup.com/2010-extended-homebuyer-tax-credit-basics/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IRS 6500 Tax Credit for Home Purchase: 2010 Home Credit Rules ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-05:/commentary/7172104</id>
    <updated>2010-01-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Suite101: Personal Tax Planning Articles </name>
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HR 3548 changes home credit rules for 2010. Some existing homeowners can get a $6500 home buyer credit. Learn who qualifies, new deadlines in revised IRS Form 5405.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://personal-tax-planning.suite101.com/article.cfm/irs_6500_tax_credit_for_home_purchase&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The 10 Most Blogged Bills of 2009 - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7150789</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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HR 3548 and S1699 should be #1 and #2 on the top 10 Blog list. S 1699 has (33444 post), HR 3548 (13765 posts) From the post of S1699 and HR 3548, it is clearly obvious that the American People are more concern with Jobs then Health ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1429-The-10-Most-Blogged-Bills-of-2009-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>California Beaches Blog &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Top Ten Employer Pitfalls ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7092287</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California Beaches Blog </name>
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H.R. 3548 &#8211; Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits * H.R. 1020 &#8211; The Arbitration Fairness Act (pending) * AB 1000 &#8211; Mandatory Paid Sick Days (pending). Immigration Update. * Updated I-9 Form * DHS Rescinds &#8220;No Match&#8221; Rule ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.beachcalifornia.com/blog/?p=3889&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Have You Developed a Year-End Tax Strategy? Time Is Running Out ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.cbh.com/business/?p=1422" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7129064</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CB&amp;H's Small Business Blog </name>
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Earlier this month, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) which extended and expanded the credit. Scheduled to expire after November 30, 2009, the new law extended the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cbh.com/business/?p=1422&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Have You Developed a Year-End Tax Strategy? Time Is Running Out ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7089190</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Recovery Resources for Individuals </name>
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Earlier this month, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) which extended and expanded the credit. Scheduled to expire after November 30, 2009, the new law extended the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cbh.com/individuals/?p=830&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Have You Developed a Year-End Tax Strategy? Time Is Running Out ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-27:/commentary/7079718</id>
    <updated>2009-12-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>CB&amp;H GovCon Blog </name>
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Earlier this month, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) which extended and expanded the credit. Scheduled to expire after November 30, 2009, the new law extended the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cbh.com/govcon/?p=671&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Century 21 Sea Coast Beach Blog: Federal Legislation Helps Buyers</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7101806</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Century 21 Sea Coast Beach Blog </name>
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H.R. 3548 provides both for the extension of the first-time home buyer tax credit and expansion of it to qualified non-first-time buyers as well. A few of the provisions of this new law include the following: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.sdseacoast.com/2009/12/federal-legislation-helps-buyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home tax credit almost certain to be extended and expanded ...</title>
    <link href="http://world1986.blogspot.com/2009/12/home-tax-credit-almost-certain-to-be.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-26:/commentary/7085688</id>
    <updated>2009-12-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>World </name>
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US Senators yesterday voted yesterday to approve bill HR 3548 which was primarily intended to extend unemployment benefits. However, as with most bills, ... Unemployment Benefits Extension Passes House; On to President Obama&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://world1986.blogspot.com/2009/12/home-tax-credit-almost-certain-to-be.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Parkers Real Estate Informer: Jason Chaffetz explains the benefits ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-21:/commentary/7125118</id>
    <updated>2009-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Parkers Real Estate Informer </name>
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The proposal to extend this tax credit was part of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548). I voted in favor of this legislation along with over 400 of my colleagues in the House, and President Obama ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://parkersutahproperties.blogspot.com/2009/12/jason-chaffetz-explains-benefits-of-new_22.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>2009 Survey Shows First-Time Buyers Active in Market | New Jersey ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-20:/commentary/7010997</id>
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      <name>New Jersey </name>
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Edison, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Obama today signed legislation H.R. 3548, which includes a provision to extend and expand the $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/12/21/2009-survey-shows-first-time-buyers-active-in-market-ID0342.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Who Qualifies for the $8000 Home Buyers Tax Credit?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-18:/commentary/6982701</id>
    <updated>2009-12-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>RelistrReal Estate News, Mortgage, Housing,... </name>
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The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives of the 111th United States Congress by Congressman Jim McDermott that would give an extra 13 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://relistr.com/real-estate/who-qualifies-for-the-8000-home-buyers-tax-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-17:/commentary/6969327</id>
    <updated>2009-12-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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In addition, it would fix to the deadline glitch that prevents unemployed workers in high-unemployment states from collecting the additional six weeks of insurance that was passed in H.R. 3548. November 18 Update: There a lot of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/12/18/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>More Congressional Action On COBRA, Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-16:/commentary/6982702</id>
    <updated>2009-12-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Yes you&amp;#39;re right the Spending Bill (HR 3326) Cloture vote will be tomorrow in accordance with how long the Republicans can delay the vote with their side antics that we all know so well from HR 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/12/17/more-action-cobra-ui-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>End the gamesmanship on defense spending</title>
    <link href="http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/End_the_gamesmanship_on_defense_spending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-15:/commentary/7053239</id>
    <updated>2009-12-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>mySA.com Opinion </name>
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As for why these emergency provisions needed to get stuffed into the Defense Appropriations Bill, you need only look at the process that H.R. 3548 took through Congress. The House took only TWELVE DAYS to pass this emergency ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/End_the_gamesmanship_on_defense_spending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefit Extension Being Added To Defense Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/7053237</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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I don&amp;#39;t hear the same LOUD voices that were heard during HR 3548 because we had to fight to get this bill passed and I don&amp;#39;t see that from the ones affected by the year-end dates and HR 4183. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/12/15/ui-extension-defense-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4183: Helping Unemployed Workers Act - U.S. Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4183/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6933816</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I don&amp;#39;t hear the same LOUD voices that were heard during HR 3548 because we had to fight to get this bill passed and I don&amp;#39;t see that from the ones affected by the year-end dates and HR 4183. reply. Robert Dzialak (not verified) on Tue, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4183/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefit Extension Being Added To Defense Bill ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-14:/commentary/6930443</id>
    <updated>2009-12-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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I don&amp;#39;t hear the same LOUD voices that were heard during HR 3548 because we had to fight to get this bill passed and I don&amp;#39;t see that from the ones affected by the year-end dates and HR 4183. reply. Robert Dzialak (not verified) on Tue, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/12/15/ui-extension-defense-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Al Green Praises Passage of the Wall Street Reform and ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/14/congressman-al-green-praises-passage-of-the-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-ID0321.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7053238</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Texas </name>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/14/congressman-al-green-praises-passage-of-the-wall-street-reform-and-consumer-protection-ID0321.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>indymedia.us</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/7023401</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>indymedia.us main newswire </name>
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In addition, it would fix the December 31 deadline glitch that prevents unemployed workers in high-unemployment states from collecting the additional six weeks of insurance that was passed in H.R. 3548. This bill never reached the floor ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indymedia.us/or/2009/12/40163.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930... | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>recession tips </name>
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S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra Extension HR 4183 Amending HR 3548 (unemploy. compensation). December 14, 2009 03:08 PM EST. views: 2754 | rating: 8/10 (2 votes) | comments: 14. Sponsor list Stops Growing! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra ...</title>
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Sponsor list Stops Growing! Have they Forgotten us? S 2730 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009, Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] S 2730 . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697253058&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6957193</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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Sponsor list Stops Growing! Have they Forgotten us? S 2730 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009, Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] S 2730 . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress and Law: Temporary Extension of Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/temporary-extension-of-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930445</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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On September 22, 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548. The bill would have created a third tier of EUC08 benefits. Workers in states with a total unemployment rate of at least 8.5% would have been eligible for up to an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/temporary-extension-of-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extend Unemployment Help Main Street Pressure Senate To Sign Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://loanforlife.com/loanforlife/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-h-r-3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-11:/commentary/7718428</id>
    <updated>2009-12-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Loan For Life </name>
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Help answer the question about loan for life. I need a loan of 5000 dollars. I have applied to many loan compaines and been turned down life got tuff. Help I am a responsible person, things happened with members of my family that I had ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://loanforlife.com/loanforlife/extend-unemployment-help-main-street-pressure-senate-to-sign-bill-h-r-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT EXTENDED - Business Enriched Network Blog</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/7037652</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Business Enriched Network Blog </name>
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H.R. 3548 provides both for the extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit and expansion of it to qualified non-first time buyers as well. A few of the provisions of this new law include the following: chick with money ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.benishere.com/?p=81&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CONGRESS VOTES TO SUPPORT MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF, JOB CREATION ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/10/congress-votes-to-support-middle-class-tax-relief-job-creation-energy-conservation-ID07141.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-09:/commentary/6919168</id>
    <updated>2009-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/10/congress-votes-to-support-middle-class-tax-relief-job-creation-energy-conservation-ID07141.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Al Green Urges Mortgage Servicers to Address the Needs ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/09/congressman-al-green-urges-mortgage-servicers-to-address-the-needs-of-minority-borrowers-ID0320.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/6908464</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Texas </name>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/09/congressman-al-green-urges-mortgage-servicers-to-address-the-needs-of-minority-borrowers-ID0320.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hill&#1108;s Property Tax Assistance Legislation Extended Another Year ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/hill%D1%94s-property-tax-assistance-legislation-extended-another-year-under-tax-extenders-package-ID07123.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6908465</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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H.R. 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/hill%D1%94s-property-tax-assistance-legislation-extended-another-year-under-tax-extenders-package-ID07123.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Klein, Committee Examine Solutions for Mortgage Crisis | U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/klein-committee-examine-solutions-for-mortgage-crisis-ID07121.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6899141</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/08/klein-committee-examine-solutions-for-mortgage-crisis-ID07121.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress and Law: When Do the Expanded EUC08 Benefits Begin and End?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6894853</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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The additional benefits created by H.R. 3548 will begin to be disbursed the week of November 15, 2009. There may be a delay in payments of approximately three weeks as states reprogram their benefit distribution systems. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/when-do-expanded-euc08-benefits-begin.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama will speak on jobs at 11:25 AM tomorrow.</title>
    <link href="http://capitalgainsandgames.com/blog/pete-davis/1299/president-obamas-jobs-speech-1125-am-tomorrow" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6908466</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capital Gains and Games </name>
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On November 6, he signed HR3548 to extend unemployment insurance benefits, to extend the homebuyer tax credit, and to establish a 5-year net operating loss for businesses with losses in 2008 or 2009. Although it was &#8220;paid for&#8221; over 10 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitalgainsandgames.com/blog/pete-davis/1299/president-obamas-jobs-speech-1125-am-tomorrow&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New rules on carrying back losses will help real estate, others ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/17185/new-rules-on-carrying-back-losses-will-help-real-estate-others/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-06:/commentary/6885186</id>
    <updated>2009-12-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>North Bay Business Journal </name>
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HR 3548 is expected to cost $1.4 billion for 2010 for all the checks that will be written and the other provisions for first-time homebuyer credits and unemployment credits. In addition to the loss carryback, a number of tax changes are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/17185/new-rules-on-carrying-back-losses-will-help-real-estate-others/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signed HR 3548 this morning, enacting into law an ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.floridacapecoral.net/content/president-obama-signed-hr-3548-morning-enacting-law-extension-and-adjustment-8000-tax-credit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6930446</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cape Coral Real Estate, Immobilien in Cape... </name>
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6, 2009 &#8211; President Obama signed HR 3548 this morning, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Among other things, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.floridacapecoral.net/content/president-obama-signed-hr-3548-morning-enacting-law-extension-and-adjustment-8000-tax-credit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress and Law: Medicaid and Children&amp;#39;s Health Insurance Program ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-04:/commentary/6872101</id>
    <updated>2009-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Congress and Law </name>
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proposed on November 3, and enactment of H.R. 3548 (the Worker, Homeownership, and. Business Assistance Act of 2009, signed into law on November 6. This estimate projects the bill would reduce federal deficits by $109 billion over the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://congressandlaw.blogspot.com/2009/12/medicaid-and-childrens-health-insurance.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 4183 - Helping Unemployed Workers Act | Best-Career-Guide.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/7326082</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Best-Career-Guide.com </name>
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In addition, the legislations would fix the deadline glitch that prevents unemployed workers in high-unemployment states from collecting the additional six weeks of insurance that was passed in H.R. 3548. If you&amp;#39;re out of work, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://best-career-guide.com/2009/12/03/hr-4183-helping-unemployed-workers-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Sires Introduces Bill to Provide Adequate Housing for Our ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/12/03/rep-sires-introduces-bill-to-provide-adequate-housing-for-our-nation%E2%80%99s-veterans-ID0340.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6973497</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New Jersey </name>
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Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Sires joined his colleagues today in passing a bill to stimulate our economy and extend unemployment benefits. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/12/03/rep-sires-introduces-bill-to-provide-adequate-housing-for-our-nation%E2%80%99s-veterans-ID0340.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 4183 - Helping Unemployed Workers Act</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/12/03/h-r-4183-helping-unemployed-workers-act.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6863018</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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In addition, the legislations would fix the deadline glitch that prevents unemployed workers in high-unemployment states from collecting the additional six weeks of insurance that was passed in H.R. 3548. If you&amp;#39;re out of work, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/12/03/h-r-4183-helping-unemployed-workers-act.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Global Ghetto: ARRA, NELP -- Hope and Help for Surviving the 21st ...</title>
    <link href="http://peoplepowerforchange.blogspot.com/2009/12/arra-nelp-hope-and-help-for-surviving.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6861963</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Global Ghetto </name>
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Seven weeks after the US House of Representatives passed an incomplete HR 3548, a few seemingly decent senators tweaked the bill to include every unemployed person in every state, the US Senate finally passed the third &amp;quot;emergency&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplepowerforchange.blogspot.com/2009/12/arra-nelp-hope-and-help-for-surviving.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Homebuyer Tax Credit | Miami Real Estate Properties</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6861962</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Miami Real Estate Properties </name>
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President Obama recently signed into law HR 3548, an expansion and extension of the homebuyer tax credit that would otherwise have expired at the end of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.findpropertymiami.com/blog/2009/12/03/obama-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Read the Bills and Healthcare: When Congress writes lengthy ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-02:/commentary/6852802</id>
    <updated>2009-12-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>DownsizeDC.org </name>
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334), Senate passed H.R. 3548, to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, as amended, 36 pages ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/read-the-bills-and-healthcare-when-congress-writes-lengthy-complex-bills&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>November Capitol Report: How They Voted | East County Magazine</title>
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    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>East County Magazine </name>
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H.R. 3548: WORKER, HOMEOWNER AND BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ACT. Status: Signed into law by President Obama Description: his bill would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 13 weeks in states that have jobless rates above 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.eastcountymagazine.org/node/2353&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Al Green supports approval of METRO project to expand ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/02/congressman-al-green-supports-approval-of-metro-project-to-expand-light-rail-in-houston-ID0318.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-01:/commentary/6858831</id>
    <updated>2009-12-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Texas </name>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/12/02/congressman-al-green-supports-approval-of-metro-project-to-expand-light-rail-in-houston-ID0318.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>first tuesday journal online &#187; December 2009 Journal Legislative ...</title>
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Amended by H.R. 3548. The federal government has extended the $8000 homebuyer tax credit through mid-2010, and has expanded the list of people who are eligible. Any first-time homebuyer (a buyer who has not owned a home in the preceding ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.firsttuesdayjournal.com/?p=2035&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpEdNews - Article: The Obama Administration: November 1-15, 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6899143</id>
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Day288/Nov6th/Friday: The President signed H.R. 3548, the &#8220;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009,&#8221; which provides an additional 14 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) in all States and six additional ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opednews.com/articles/The-Obama-Administration--by-Robert-Arend-091130-145.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4183, The Helping Unemployed Workers Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6899142</id>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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Don&amp;#39;t jump for joy on this bill especially after what we experienced with HR 3548 and the Republicans are MORE pissed than ever before because of the Democrats pushing their healthcare reform bill. The Republicans will filibuster HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200521871.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 4183, The Helping Unemployed Workers Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4183.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6858830</id>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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Don&amp;#39;t jump for joy on this bill especially after what we experienced with HR 3548 and the Republicans are MORE pissed than ever before because of the Democrats pushing their healthcare reform bill. The Republicans will filibuster HR ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_4183.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/12/02/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6858787</id>
    <updated>2009-11-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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In addition, it would fix to the deadline glitch that prevents unemployed workers in high-unemployment states from collecting the additional six weeks of insurance that was passed in H.R. 3548. Share Your Unemployment Story ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/12/02/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Perlmutter Announces Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit Today ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/01/perlmutter-announces-extension-of-home-buyer-tax-credit-today-ID07021.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-30:/commentary/6838437</id>
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Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/12/01/perlmutter-announces-extension-of-home-buyer-tax-credit-today-ID07021.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/108xx/doc10813/hr3548paygo.pdf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/8911147</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. November 25, 2009. H.R. 3548. Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. As cleared by the Congress on November 5, 2009, and signed by the President on November 6, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/108xx/doc10813/hr3548paygo.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/8048857</id>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. November 25, 2009. H.R. 3548. Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. As cleared by the Congress on November 5, 2009, and signed by the President on November 6, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10813&amp;amp;zzz=39888&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=10813&amp;amp;sequence=0&amp;amp;from=6" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/7968196</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Recent CBO Cost Estimates </name>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. November 25, 2009. H.R. 3548. Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. As cleared by the Congress on November 5, 2009, and signed by the President on November 6, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/showdoc.cfm?index=10813&amp;amp;sequence=0&amp;amp;from=6&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6930444</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Recent CBO Cost Estimates </name>
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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. COST ESTIMATE. November 25, 2009. H.R. 3548. Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. As cleared by the Congress on November 5, 2009, and signed by the President on November 6, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10813&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Top Issues | NECA</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6857119</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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D.) and was the Republican lead on the Net Operating Loss legislation which passed as part of HR 3548 &#8211; The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act. Tiberi shares a strong working relationship with Central Ohio Chapter ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.necanet.org/take-action/index.cfm?fa=newsAboutNecaItem&amp;amp;articleID=4170&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=10813&amp;amp;type=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6852801</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Recent CBO Cost Estimates </name>
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Direct spending and revenues effects estimate for the bill as cleared by the Congress on November 5, 2009, and signed by the President on November 6, 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdoc.cfm?index=10813&amp;amp;type=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits And The Jobs Summit | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/30/ui-benefits-jobs-summit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-29:/commentary/6826741</id>
    <updated>2009-11-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Will be curious to see how Both Houses handle getting the dates extended into 2010 regarding HR 3548 and the 6 weeks that I understand we wouldn&amp;#39;t get until Congress acts AND they are so wrapped up with this healthcare bill that that we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/30/ui-benefits-jobs-summit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: So... It is ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/so-it-is-almost-december-and-california.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6930447</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let's get HR 3548 Passed! </name>
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It is almost December, and California still is not issuing checks from HR 3548. California&amp;#39;s Unemployment Department says they understand the importance of paying unemployment claims. Well, if that was the case, they would have been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/so-it-is-almost-december-and-california.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jobless American Workers: Unemployed and being Thankful</title>
    <link href="http://joblessamericanworkers.blogspot.com/2009/11/unemployed-and-being-thankful.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-26:/commentary/6804808</id>
    <updated>2009-11-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Jobless American Workers </name>
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After a hard struggle in the Senate, HR 3548 was passed and signed into law by the President on November 6th. Meaningless political statements have been made by many Senators, including Senator Dodd &amp;quot;that we now can shop on Black Friday ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joblessamericanworkers.blogspot.com/2009/11/unemployed-and-being-thankful.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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After extensions of, and modifications to, unemployment compensation in 2008 and early 2009, another extension of unemployment benefits for 14 weeks in all 50 states was enacted in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act (H.R. 3548, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40104/2009-11-27/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>KeNo&amp;#39;s Housing and Economic Portal: Friday November 27 Housing and ...</title>
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In all, 98 Senators voted in favor of H.R. 3548, with zero votes against (two Senators did not vote). H.R. 3548 is a bill is primarily purposed with extending unemployment benefits. The bill is currently amended to include the extension ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kenoshousingportal.blogspot.com/2009/11/friday-november-27-housing-and-economic.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Sen. Lindsey Graham breaks everyone&amp;#39;s rules | Features ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-24:/commentary/6786864</id>
    <updated>2009-11-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Charleston City Paper </name>
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Oct. 27 Sided with fellow Republicans in a failed attempt to prevent HR 3548 from coming to a vote. The bill, which extends federal emergency unemployment benefits, later passed by the Senate 98-0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/sen-lindsey-graham-breaks-everyones-rules/Content?oid=1569593&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548 &#8220;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.politicaldebateshow.com/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-22:/commentary/6756461</id>
    <updated>2009-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has some strong economic pluses and some possible technical errors built into the Act. The Act as the title suggests will cover Unemployment Extension, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politicaldebateshow.com/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>$8000 First Hombuyer Tax Credit is Extended and $6500 Credit Added</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6737592</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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After unanimous passage in the Senate and a 403-12 passage in the House of Representatives, President Obama signed H.R. 3548 into law on November 6. The bill extends and expands a key tax credit for home-buyers while also offering more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.goodfinancialcents.com/8000-first-hombuyer-tax-credit-is-extended-and-6500-credit-added/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4154: Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/8040480</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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11/05/2009, Extending Federal Emergency Unemployment Benefits and Providing Business and Homebuyer Tax Credits HR 3548, Y, Concurrence Vote Passed - House (403 - 12) ... Source: corbly&amp;#39;s posterous ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4154/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.4131: To prohibit smoking in and around Federal buildings ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Rep. John Adler [D, NJ-3] </name>
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[1]; H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership... [1]. H.R.4131 H.R.4131 [1]; S.J.Res.21 S.J.Res.21 [1 ... Source: Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, we&amp;#39;re finding the very ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4131/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Why Mobocra... er... Democracy... Ultimately Fails</title>
    <link href="http://usalyright.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-mobocra-er-democracy-ultimately.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740574</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In addition to the new unemployment spending (at a time when the national debt stands at more than $12 trillion dollars with the 2009 national deficit alone weighing in at $1.4 trillion), HR 3548 also extends the &amp;quot;emergency economic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usalyright.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-mobocra-er-democracy-ultimately.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>m e l i f e r a &amp;#39; s     m u s i n g s: Unemployment Woe in ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6737494</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>melifera ' smusings </name>
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This is why, on the last leg of my final federal unemployment extension (having exhausted state benefits some time ago), I was heartened to hear that Congress passed bill HR 3548, which allows unemployed folks like me 14-20 more weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://meliferasmusings.blogspot.com/2009/11/unemployment-woe-in-williamsburg.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>EXTENDED HOMEBUYER CREDITS &amp;amp; JOBLESS BENEFITS New federal actions ...</title>
    <link href="http://portlandbusinesscommunity.com/2009/11/17/1737/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-16T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>PortlandBusinessCommunity.com </name>
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After unanimous passage in the Senate and a 403-12 passage in the House of Representatives, President Obama signed HR 3548 into law on November 6. The bill extends and expands a key tax credit for homebuyers while also offering more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://portlandbusinesscommunity.com/2009/11/17/1737/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IWS Documented News DAILY POSTINGS: [IWS] CRS: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ...</title>
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in all 50 states was enacted in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act (H.R. 3548, P.L. 111-92) and signed into law on November 6, 2009. The new law also offers an additional six weeks of benefits for laid-off workers in 27 states ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://iwsdocumentednewsdaily.blogspot.com/2009/11/iws-crs-economic-stimulus-issues.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548: Washington State news&#8230;UI additional unemployment ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548: Washington State news&#8230;UI additional unemployment benefits. 11/16/2009. Additional unemployment benefits approved by President and Congress. Congress and the President approved an expansion of &#8220;emergency unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/11/16/ui-additional-unemployment-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548 &#8220;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://keithlj.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-potential-problems-with-the-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6744498</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Keith Ljunghammar </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3548 &#8220;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009&#8243;. The &#8220;The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009&#8243; has some strong economic pluses and some possible technical errors built into the Act. The Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://keithlj.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-potential-problems-with-the-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Planning Strategies &amp;amp; Year-End Considerations | CB&amp;amp;H&amp;#39;s Small ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.cbh.com/business/?p=1035" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6737492</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CB&amp;H's Small Business Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Earlier this month, President Obama signed into law the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) which extended and expanded the credit. Scheduled to expire after November 30, 2009, the new law extended the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.cbh.com/business/?p=1035&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Fayettevillage Voice: Housing Sales Soar in Washington County</title>
    <link href="http://fayettevilledailydemocrat.blogspot.com/2009/11/housing-sales-soar-in-washington-county.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713900</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Fayettevillage Voice </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Now he has issued a press release bragging that he voted FOR HR 3548, extending unemployment benefits and &amp;quot;a five month extension of the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit that was set to expire at the end of November. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://fayettevilledailydemocrat.blogspot.com/2009/11/housing-sales-soar-in-washington-county.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IDES: Unemployment Benefit Extension Certification Starts Next ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/16/ides-ui-certification-begins-next-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6711574</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Ten days ago today, President Obama signed into law a federal unemployment benefits extension granting jobless benefits to unemployed Americans set to exhaust their allotted insurance by December 31, 2009. When can workers in Illinois ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/16/ides-ui-certification-begins-next-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE WANDERING TAX PRO: THE WHABAA</title>
    <link href="http://wanderingtaxpro.blogspot.com/2009/11/whabaa.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6711396</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE WANDERING TAX PRO </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) into law on November 6, 2009. It had passed the Senate 98 to 0 and the House 403 to 12. So its passage was almost unanimous. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wanderingtaxpro.blogspot.com/2009/11/whabaa.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hill&amp;#39;s Personal Finance: EXTENDED HOMEBUYER CREDITS &amp;amp; JOBLESS BENEFITS</title>
    <link href="http://hillspersonalfinance.typepad.com/hills_personal_finance/2009/11/extended-homebuyer-credits-jobless-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6756460</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Hill's Personal Finance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
New federal actions aid the real estate sector and the unemployed. After unanimous passage in the Senate and a 403-12 passage in the House of Representatives, President Obama signed HR 3548 into law on November 6. The bill extends and.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hillspersonalfinance.typepad.com/hills_personal_finance/2009/11/extended-homebuyer-credits-jobless-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>THE WHABAA &#171; Taxes</title>
    <link href="http://taxes.trakkrz.com/2009/11/16/the-whabaa/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-14:/commentary/6713901</id>
    <updated>2009-11-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Taxes </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) into law on November 6, 2009. It had passed the Senate 98 to 0 and the House 403 to 12. So its passage was almost unanimous. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxes.trakkrz.com/2009/11/16/the-whabaa/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548 more than a Tax Credit of $6500. &#171; Keith Ljunghammar</title>
    <link href="http://keithlj.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/hr-3548-more-than-a-tax-credit-of-6500/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-13:/commentary/6701894</id>
    <updated>2009-11-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Keith Ljunghammar </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 more than a Tax Credit of $6500. New home owners still have the chance to get that little pot of gold out there from Ucle Sam. The $8000 first-time home buyers credit will be extended until on or before June 30, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://keithlj.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/hr-3548-more-than-a-tax-credit-of-6500/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Law Lets Home Builders Recoup Losses with More Back Taxes ...</title>
    <link href="http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/13/law-lets-home-builders-recoup-losses-with-more-back-taxes" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/8448167</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
1, 2009, HR 3548 allows first-time buyers to claim 10% of the purchase price of their home, up to $8000 for single or married taxpayers filing jointly, if they close on the purchase by midnight June 30, 2010. Taxpayers must purchase or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/13/law-lets-home-builders-recoup-losses-with-more-back-taxes&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Law Lets Home Builders Recoup Losses with More Back Taxes ...</title>
    <link href="http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/13/law-lets-home-builders-recoup-losses-with-more-back-taxes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/8371737</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
1, 2009, HR 3548 allows first-time buyers to claim 10% of the purchase price of their home, up to $8000 for single or married taxpayers filing jointly, if they close on the purchase by midnight June 30, 2010. Taxpayers must purchase or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/13/law-lets-home-builders-recoup-losses-with-more-back-taxes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Where The Rubber Meets The Road (11/13/09)</title>
    <link href="http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/11/where-rubber-meets-road-111309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6694971</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberal Doomsayer </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Voting 403-12, the House sent President Obama a bill (HR 3548) that would provide 20 more weeks of jobless checks for those whose allotments have expired or soon will expire and who live in states with at least 8.5 percent unemployment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/11/where-rubber-meets-road-111309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/the-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/6685444</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>David Kirkpatrick </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) was signed into law by President Obama on November 6, 2009. The bill began as a simple extension of unemployment insurance benefits but then several tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/the-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGStFJNll6XdJUAxHncy267YSOO9g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12219282</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGStFJNll6XdJUAxHncy267YSOO9g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEEhmG4H0v1O5C8qauSUddIMvMKqQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12199132</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEEhmG4H0v1O5C8qauSUddIMvMKqQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE3GXrG_VW2HrTNXpNaantnZrCokA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12177259</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE3GXrG_VW2HrTNXpNaantnZrCokA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHpeSW-jgXyPDn0xziGXn0keojSPw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12160305</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHpeSW-jgXyPDn0xziGXn0keojSPw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF3YV_RsEIZhMyLMDCuGRFiuOfX7Q" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12137618</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF3YV_RsEIZhMyLMDCuGRFiuOfX7Q&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHLsKIR7_iX--LIpYN9amCc2ARRw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12129248</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHLsKIR7_iX--LIpYN9amCc2ARRw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HMUyT7izKcSKsALmyIiBBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGNBWPX-4u97pZ0QExZ-XhEJysbKw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12112710</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HMUyT7izKcSKsALmyIiBBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGNBWPX-4u97pZ0QExZ-XhEJysbKw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QCAyT8yUOqqg2gXn48jGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtiAQmUjwV0_pJ7xvtGQj7bOCE5A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12088344</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QCAyT8yUOqqg2gXn48jGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHtiAQmUjwV0_pJ7xvtGQj7bOCE5A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pngxT9jXI9OosAL-k-jXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFefHZyW01SYzSj86m7h16nwvTSWQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12082113</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pngxT9jXI9OosAL-k-jXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFefHZyW01SYzSj86m7h16nwvTSWQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6hJShGVSwVuWA9qNScu9kchLhNw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12068609</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH6hJShGVSwVuWA9qNScu9kchLhNw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG56WdymC3vg8e5iUwx-bmGQ2Dg9A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12042585</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG56WdymC3vg8e5iUwx-bmGQ2Dg9A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFAxv_D9UNP3Iw1Q37R5BnTIxdfkw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12017024</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFAxv_D9UNP3Iw1Q37R5BnTIxdfkw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFctwID19CeCslHcLwGnGi0a4x7SQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/12003716</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFctwID19CeCslHcLwGnGi0a4x7SQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHUsNhy78GIyixuTWYk4AbpjrXK6w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11977677</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHUsNhy78GIyixuTWYk4AbpjrXK6w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHdAOIiq0ZXUqian1ySPo7GD9Q9Ag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11971803</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHdAOIiq0ZXUqian1ySPo7GD9Q9Ag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGxPKJIepBZheIE1vM3hTeo-PWTRQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11938027</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGxPKJIepBZheIE1vM3hTeo-PWTRQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDsXYWk8FfP5cl1OcjdS-UCG-NJQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11925434</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDsXYWk8FfP5cl1OcjdS-UCG-NJQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFBt1RUzhcZ_mF_efN28aRkODuc9A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11898950</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFBt1RUzhcZ_mF_efN28aRkODuc9A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFjTGezsvvRLnlqthfTnLNazrVdQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11892347</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFFjTGezsvvRLnlqthfTnLNazrVdQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGzeOqJrdJ3BQwZvNemKq5pxVsFnQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11876397</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGzeOqJrdJ3BQwZvNemKq5pxVsFnQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHA2OCZOhTb6qPd6Qic-Z0QdbA4YQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11865726</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHA2OCZOhTb6qPd6Qic-Z0QdbA4YQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGMXUZMOgRVu-safb1T5bOGPneF4w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11838192</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGMXUZMOgRVu-safb1T5bOGPneF4w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFdLr7OO9369gotFez4b6p9_uS9nQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11825047</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFdLr7OO9369gotFez4b6p9_uS9nQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH4RVPvkLSyCGEIY3mdSktiRJqatQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11799682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH4RVPvkLSyCGEIY3mdSktiRJqatQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-jVojHKmTOMAluuHhj9YCYNDXyw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11786650</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG-jVojHKmTOMAluuHhj9YCYNDXyw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTMoYwO357s7pbG9TwC1N0hfcjcg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11761767</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGTMoYwO357s7pbG9TwC1N0hfcjcg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNECN7-FYynh856y071z-tO69hgUFQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11747143</id>
    <updated>2009-11-12T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/</name>
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HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNECN7-FYynh856y071z-tO69hgUFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - PL 111-92, The Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFzX8nyMzFJxKL_-ak9GOS2JyMvog" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-12:/commentary/11722973</id>
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HR 3548 is NOT GETTING ENOUGH EXPOSURE !!! September 13, 2009, 12:55am (report abuse). Got to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCYQmAEwAg&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFzX8nyMzFJxKL_-ak9GOS2JyMvog&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended, Expanded &amp;amp; Enhanced! &#171; Your ...</title>
    <link href="http://yourmortgagesource.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/home-buyer-tax-credit-extended-expanded-enhanced/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6756459</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Its part of the HR 3548 Bill called Worker, Homeownership &amp;amp; Business Assistance Act of 2009-Section 11. Read the highlights&#8212;but always refer your clients back to their tax advisor for specific questions or unusual circumstances. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yourmortgagesource.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/home-buyer-tax-credit-extended-expanded-enhanced/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ohio 15th District: Working for Middle Class? Show Me!</title>
    <link href="http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2009/11/working-for-middle-class-show-me.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6677360</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act, H.R.3639 Expedited Card Reform for Consumers Act of 2009, H.R. 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, H.R. 3269 Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ohio15th.blogspot.com/2009/11/working-for-middle-class-show-me.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extended homebuyer tax credit - Tax Relief Blog</title>
    <link href="http://blog.myirstaxrelief.com/2009/11/extended-homebuyer-tax-credit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/9091216</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Expert Tax Relief,IRS Tax Relief Help,IRS... </name>
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On November 6, the President signed into law H.R. 3548, the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.&amp;#39;&amp;#39; The new law extends and generally liberalizes the tax credit for first-time homebuyers, making it a much more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.myirstaxrelief.com/2009/11/extended-homebuyer-tax-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended/Expanded | TriciaBellHomes.com</title>
    <link href="http://triciabellhomes.com/blog/homeowner-tax-credit/homebuyer-tax-credit-extendedexpanded/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/8411421</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TriciaBellHomes.com </name>
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New Law: HR 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, Both the US Senate and House of Representatives have passed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://triciabellhomes.com/blog/homeowner-tax-credit/homebuyer-tax-credit-extendedexpanded/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Changes in the $8000 Credit For Home Buyers - New Credit For Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://briangibbons-reiskills.posterous.com/changes-in-the-8000-credit-for-home-buyers-ne" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6676495</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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President Obama signed into law on Saturday H.R. 3548 an expansion and extension of the homebuyer tax credit that would otherwise expire at the end of November. Both the House and Senate passed the new legislation by wide margins. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://briangibbons-reiskills.posterous.com/changes-in-the-8000-credit-for-home-buyers-ne&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Flawed unemployment extension legislation means... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894488" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/8224283</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that was signed into law by President Obama this past Friday, is meant to provide 14 weeks of federal extended unemployment benefits to all 50 states, with an additional extension of 6 weeks for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977894488&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vince Nardone: Tax and Controversy: Columbus Tax Attorney Vince ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxandcontroversy.com/2009/11/columbus-tax-attorney-vince-nardone-discusses-the-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6964822</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Vince Nardone: Tax and Controversy </name>
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On November 6th, Obama signed H.R. 3548, the &amp;#39;&amp;#39;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009&amp;#39;&amp;#39; (the Act) into law (P.L. 111-92). The signing came just one day after the House passed it and two days after the Senate did. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxandcontroversy.com/2009/11/columbus-tax-attorney-vince-nardone-discusses-the-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressional Bill HR 3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.ownyourown.org.uk/rapr/?p=4529" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6766940</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Relationships and Personal Responsibility </name>
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Here is a direct link so you examine the bill and understand the relationship.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ownyourown.org.uk/rapr/?p=4529&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Operation Marriage &#187; Blog Archive &#187; a few perks and freebies</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.fayobserver.com/operationmarriage/2009/11/10/a-few-perks-and-freebies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6737495</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Operation Marriage </name>
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The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, (H.R. 3548) passed both the House and the Senate last week. It extends unemployment compensation benefits, extends the $8000 first-time homebuyer&amp;#39;s tax credit through April ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.fayobserver.com/operationmarriage/2009/11/10/a-few-perks-and-freebies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hill Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers&amp;#39; Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/10/hill-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-business-tax-relief-to-stimulate-local-economy-ID06798.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6676494</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/10/hill-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-business-tax-relief-to-stimulate-local-economy-ID06798.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit As a Final Step to a Healthy ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/10/weichert-sees-expanded-tax-credit-as-a-final-step-to-a-healthy-market-ID06802.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6660266</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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H.R. 3548 was passed by the House Thursday and signed into law by President Obama Friday. Washington, DC - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Late last week, Congressman Baron Hill voted to stimulate the local economy and provide ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/10/weichert-sees-expanded-tax-credit-as-a-final-step-to-a-healthy-market-ID06802.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Forbes votes for unemployment-benefits extension : Augusta Free Press</title>
    <link href="http://augustafreepress.com/2009/11/10/forbes-votes-for-unemployment-benefits-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6648085</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Augusta Free Press </name>
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Congressman Randy Forbes (R-4th) announced today that he voted in favor of H.R. 3548, to allow workers to draw an additional 14 weeks of federal unemployment benefits after exhausting their regular 26 weeks of state compensation. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://augustafreepress.com/2009/11/10/forbes-votes-for-unemployment-benefits-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TALX Blog - Extension of Federal Unemployment Benefits Enacted</title>
    <link href="http://blog.talx.com/2009/11/10/ExtensionOfFederalUnemploymentBenefitsEnacted.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6648062</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TALX Blog </name>
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President Obama signed HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, into law on Friday, November 6, 2009. The legislation provides for additional weeks of federally funded unemployment benefits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.talx.com/2009/11/10/ExtensionOfFederalUnemploymentBenefitsEnacted.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3962</title>
    <link href="http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/health_care/hr3962_mgr_update.pdf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/7690932</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Latest News, Analysis &amp; Commentary... </name>
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worldwide activities; that provision substantially overlaps section 554 of H.R. 3962. Enactment of H.R. 3548 reduces the net revenues generated by section 554 from $26 billion over 10 years to $6 billion (see JCX-48-09 at www.jct.gov). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_111/health_care/hr3962_mgr_update.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fact Sheet: Home Buyers&amp;#39; Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.creditkarma.com/economy-recession/fact-sheet-home-buyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-unemployment-benefits-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/7672198</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit and Personal Finance Blog | Credit Karma </name>
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When President Obama signed H.R.3548 &#8211; Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, popularly known as the Home Buyer Tax Credit, he effectively extended the federal tax credit for first-time home buyers originally set to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.creditkarma.com/economy-recession/fact-sheet-home-buyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-unemployment-benefits-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3962</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/107xx/doc10710/hr3962Dingell_mgr_amendment_update.pdf" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/7300487</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Latest News, Analysis &amp; Commentary... </name>
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3 JCT&amp;#39;s updated revenue table (JCX-48-09) reflects the enactment of H.R. 3548, noted above. 4 Although the estimates presented here for fiscal years 2010 through 2019 differ slightly from CBO&amp;#39;s October 29 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/107xx/doc10710/hr3962Dingell_mgr_amendment_update.pdf&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Open CRS - CRS Reports for the People</title>
    <link href="http://opencrs.com/document/R40104/2009-11-10/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6768498</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open CRS: Recent Reports </name>
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After extensions of, and modifications to, unemployment compensation in 2008 and early 2009, another extension of unemployment benefits for 14 weeks in all 50 states was enacted in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act (H.R. 3548, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://opencrs.com/document/R40104/2009-11-10/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Roll Call :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1873844,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6696854</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Doings Weekly :: News :: </name>
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A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provides 14 more weeks in the other states. Credit-Card Rules: Members passed, 331-92, a bill giving credit-card firms a tighter deadline for starting pro-consumer policies that Congress ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1873844,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tax credit available for Rhode Islanders looking to purchase a home.</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgagepress.com/530/2009/11/09/tax-credit-available-for-rhode-islanders-looking-to-purchase-a-home/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6689583</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mortgage Press - Mortgage Broker, Mortgage... </name>
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On Friday, November 6, 2009, President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, commonly known as HR 3548, extending the $8000 tax credit to first-time homebuyers. What residents of Rhode Island might ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgagepress.com/530/2009/11/09/tax-credit-available-for-rhode-islanders-looking-to-purchase-a-home/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Rothman Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/congressman-rothman-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-homebuyer-tax-credits-ID0335.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6667343</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. | New Jersey RealEstateRama.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/congressman-rothman-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-homebuyer-tax-credits-ID0335.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fact Sheet: Home Buyers&amp;#39; Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.creditkarma.com/credit-karma/fact-sheet-home-buyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-unemployment-benefits-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6660273</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Credit and Personal Finance Blog | Credit Karma </name>
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When President Obama signed HR3548 &#8211; Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, popularly known as the Home Buyer Tax Credit, he.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.creditkarma.com/credit-karma/fact-sheet-home-buyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-and-unemployment-benefits-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Rothman Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/congressman-rothman-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-homebuyer-tax-credits-ID06773.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6648061</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. | RealEstateRama US States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/congressman-rothman-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-homebuyer-tax-credits-ID06773.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers Association: ENACTMENT ...</title>
    <link href="http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/enactment-of-net-operating-loss-nol.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632160</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>People Who Make Things Utah Manufacturers... </name>
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After three procedural votes, the Senate on November 4 unanimously approved (98-0) unemployment insurance benefits extension legislation (H.R. 3548) that includes the NAM-supported NOL/homebuyer credit language. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplewhomakethings.blogspot.com/2009/11/enactment-of-net-operating-loss-nol.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tax credit available for Rhode Islanders looking to purchase a home.</title>
    <link href="http://mortgagepress.com/530/2009/11/09/tax-credit-available-for-rhode-islanders-looking-to-purchase-a-home/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632158</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mortgage Press - Mortgage Broker, Mortgage... </name>
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On Friday, November 6, 2009, President Obama signed the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, commonly known as H.R. 3548, extending the $8000 tax credit to first-time homebuyers. What residents of Rhode Island ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mortgagepress.com/530/2009/11/09/tax-credit-available-for-rhode-islanders-looking-to-purchase-a-home/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Signs Several Bills Into Law: H.R. 1209, H.J. Res ...</title>
    <link href="http://traceyricksfoster.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/president-obama-signs-several-bills-into-law-h-r-1209-h-j-res-26-h-r-3606/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632095</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE WASHINGTON REVIEW &amp; COMMENTARY: Weekly... </name>
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H.R. 3548, the &#8220;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009,&#8221; which provides an additional 14 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) in all States and six additional weeks of EUC in very high unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traceyricksfoster.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/president-obama-signs-several-bills-into-law-h-r-1209-h-j-res-26-h-r-3606/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 Goes to ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-goes-to-president-to-get-signed-into-law-ID0239.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632094</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan </name>
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Washington, DC - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; On Thursday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 by a vote of 403 to 12.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-goes-to-president-to-get-signed-into-law-ID0239.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Nov 9th 2009</title>
    <link href="http://badideanews.com/?p=1931" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6632156</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Idea News </name>
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on HR 3548; Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. 11/2/09. Agreed to. Y. Not Voting. Roll call 332: On the Motion Motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus Amdt. No. 2712 to HR 3548.; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://badideanews.com/?p=1931&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>8000 tax credit for virginia beach and hampton roads real estate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.dennisblackmore.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-real-estate-home-buyer-tax-credit-virginia-beach-and-hampton-roads/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621030</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Virginia Beach Real Estate News For Buyers... </name>
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Tax credit extended for first time and current home owners seeking new real estate purchase in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dennisblackmore.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-real-estate-home-buyer-tax-credit-virginia-beach-and-hampton-roads/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension 2009 H.R. 3548 - Take Back Your Power [ Hot ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.octofinder.com/@/00260b05320c44fd55d85472a18ec5fb" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6620997</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>- OFinder aggregated posts with the keyword:... </name>
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Everybody has heard of the stalls in Senate on the unemployment extension HR 3548 while our nations unemployed suffer because of the resistance of a few heartless senators While they stall many people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.octofinder.com/@/00260b05320c44fd55d85472a18ec5fb&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>1st-Time Home Buyers&amp;#39; Tax Credit Extended: The Worker ...</title>
    <link href="http://americanaffairs.suite101.com/article.cfm/1sttime_home_buyers_tax_credit_extended" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6614952</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Suite101: Politics &amp; Society Articles </name>
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As a continuing part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law HR 3548. The bill lengthens the validity period of the current home buyers tax credit, increases the income margins for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americanaffairs.suite101.com/article.cfm/1sttime_home_buyers_tax_credit_extended&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Week in Review | Real Central VA</title>
    <link href="http://www.realcentralva.com/2009/11/08/twitter-week-in-review-25/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6614951</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Real Central VA </name>
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Client told me today that owning a house is &amp;quot;a money pit&amp;quot; #; H.R. 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 http://bit.ly/10tTQs #; RT @hilarymarsh: Great news &#8212; President Obama has just signed the home buyer tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realcentralva.com/2009/11/08/twitter-week-in-review-25/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signs HR 3548 - Extending &amp;amp; Expanding the Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.trulia.com/blog/erin_attardi/2009/11/president_obama_signs_hr_3548_-_extending_expanding_the_home_buyer_tax_credit" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/7518538</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Erin Attardi&amp;#39;s Blog </name>
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If you follow me on Twitter, you will already know that HR 3548 has been signed by President Obama...There was language added into this bill that extends and expands the home buyer tax credit! As part of its plan to further stimulate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trulia.com/blog/erin_attardi/2009/11/president_obama_signs_hr_3548_-_extending_expanding_the_home_buyer_tax_credit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mooshi&amp;#39;s Miami: Obama signs bill: Homebuyer tax credit extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.mooshimiami.com/weblog/2009/11/obama-signs-bill-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/7326079</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mooshi's Miami </name>
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6, 2009 &#8211; President Obama signed HR 3548 this morning, enacting into law an extension, and adjustment, of the $8000 tax credit for first-time buyers. Among other things, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; creates...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mooshimiami.com/weblog/2009/11/obama-signs-bill-homebuyer-tax-credit-extended.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Denver Real Estate Watch &#187; Blog Archive &#187; SIGNED &amp;amp; SEALED</title>
    <link href="http://milehigh.blog.com/2009/11/07/signed-sealed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6756507</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Real Estate Watch </name>
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His signature, on Friday late afternoon, marks a huge boost to the real estate market, and an unprecedented bipartisan agreement as the Senate voted 98-0 on Wednesday and Thursday the House voted 403-12 on HR 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://milehigh.blog.com/2009/11/07/signed-sealed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dahlkemper Delivers on Unemployment Extension, Homebuyer Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/07/dahlkemper-delivers-on-unemployment-extension-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID06746.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6668952</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/07/dahlkemper-delivers-on-unemployment-extension-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID06746.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CBO-JCT Updated Estimate: H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for ...</title>
    <link href="http://luckybogey.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/cbo-jct-updated-estimate-h-r-3962-affordable-health-care-for-america-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6648112</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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The new estimate supersedes the one provided on November 5 and reflects today&amp;#39;s enactment of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (which was signed into law by the President this morning). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://luckybogey.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/cbo-jct-updated-estimate-h-r-3962-affordable-health-care-for-america-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Durango Herald News, Longtime jobless to get assistance</title>
    <link href="http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2009/11/07/Longtime_jobless_to_get_assistance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6611079</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Durangoherald.com </name>
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It is fully paid for and so it is fiscally responsible,&amp;quot; he said. The cost of the unemployment benefit extension, about $2.4 billion, is offset by extending a federal unemployment tax that employers must pay. --- The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://durangoherald.com/sections/News/2009/11/07/Longtime_jobless_to_get_assistance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TaxProf Blog: President Obama Signs Worker, Homeownership, and ...</title>
    <link href="http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2009/11/president-obama-signs-.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6610991</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TaxProf Blog </name>
    </author>
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President Obama yesterday signed into law H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act of 2009, with seven major tax provision: Extension and Modification of First-Time Homebuyer Credit (&#167; 36); Five-Year Carryback of NOLs ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2009/11/president-obama-signs-.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Balloon Juice &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Here Is How It Works</title>
    <link href="http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=29408" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6606226</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Balloon Juice </name>
    </author>
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President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its way out of Congress for over a month. Thousands of unemployed Americans will applaud this move by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.balloon-juice.com/?p=29408&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrS7Et4RwvXopd9sWv60yQLfm9Eg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12137619</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFrS7Et4RwvXopd9sWv60yQLfm9Eg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEKwIE8Z19fyOTlh1YetWS6Pimb9g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12129249</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEKwIE8Z19fyOTlh1YetWS6Pimb9g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGGnpfRQ0fy8lgYIWNrJwEKIuZEqQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12068610</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGGnpfRQ0fy8lgYIWNrJwEKIuZEqQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjGvTKcYju9djDfqI1RZGzR3pJOQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12042586</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHjGvTKcYju9djDfqI1RZGzR3pJOQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHBMhf_JRELTZ4BI6gbfmZnOSFyxg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12017025</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHBMhf_JRELTZ4BI6gbfmZnOSFyxg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPc78S6MK9tFxTprjL3SsPR3r1BA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/12003717</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGPc78S6MK9tFxTprjL3SsPR3r1BA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEXx6reSirB8Ror_xWYp_1ZDYcHDA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11977678</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEXx6reSirB8Ror_xWYp_1ZDYcHDA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlvvpwL3Lf9tvyIgHjljD5A1rnEQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11971804</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFlvvpwL3Lf9tvyIgHjljD5A1rnEQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHqTHlbXzb8gBe7ovHvNL7TgHtymg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11938028</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHqTHlbXzb8gBe7ovHvNL7TgHtymg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CC8QmAEwBA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEl5q-yIQZuJ9xcNdF4ZUNIzUlnEg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11925435</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CC8QmAEwBA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEl5q-yIQZuJ9xcNdF4ZUNIzUlnEg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEzVKqXpyTlrEvELqWmCeyhjRYYQQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11898951</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEzVKqXpyTlrEvELqWmCeyhjRYYQQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH1OVHUGwPrBPddUnjjuklQlAfu8w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11892348</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH1OVHUGwPrBPddUnjjuklQlAfu8w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEOffLGHQ8EVZ02p51Hk5n-W8Mp4A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11876398</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEOffLGHQ8EVZ02p51Hk5n-W8Mp4A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCqCzwGDgwDlv81zn0v5fc0zRUBA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11865727</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGCqCzwGDgwDlv81zn0v5fc0zRUBA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHEaEoVZ6LEEuXvaS75tf05eFn6g" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11838193</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGHEaEoVZ6LEEuXvaS75tf05eFn6g&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH5wpmVIbbziAf40TZ9jaFvmSkrAA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11825048</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH5wpmVIbbziAf40TZ9jaFvmSkrAA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHbpYC6Wov6M-J7oTCqqBringe07A" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11799683</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHbpYC6Wov6M-J7oTCqqBringe07A&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_yZKpDLHqPeMs8zoH6mybZEYKXA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11786651</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNG_yZKpDLHqPeMs8zoH6mybZEYKXA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGOJnOmonOwdGafCEtMg1tl2aU9BA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11761768</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGOJnOmonOwdGafCEtMg1tl2aU9BA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH3y9TqN5UpVxJFadconblQx32z6w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11747144</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH3y9TqN5UpVxJFadconblQx32z6w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHiFxHNGCozSAgjaVSdOcV_JCSItA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/11722974</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
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... jumped its last hurdle yesterday, as the both the House and the Senate have passed the bill and it now awaits President Obama&amp;#39;s signature, expected today or tomorrow. (http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CCoQmAEwAw&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHiFxHNGCozSAgjaVSdOcV_JCSItA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Door of Truth &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Dude ...</title>
    <link href="http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/10982952</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>admin</name>
    </author>
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(http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show). 8k tax credit And while we have been expecting this to happen for some time and have given you many details, let&amp;#39;s go over them one more time. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dooroftruth.com/2009/11/06/homebuyers-tax-credit-dude-check-this-out/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama and Congress Extend the $8000 Home Buyers&amp;#39; Credit</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/president-obama-and-congress-extend-the-8000-home-buyers-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8642639</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Consumerism Commentary </name>
    </author>
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THE LIST of the irresponsible republicans that held H.R.3548 &#8211; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 up for a month are: These politicians do not serve the people and do not deserve their job. Vote them out of office and a job ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/president-obama-and-congress-extend-the-8000-home-buyers-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Signs First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension &#171; HousingWire</title>
    <link href="http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/06/obama-signs-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8387073</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HousingWire </name>
    </author>
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1, 2009, HR 3548 now allows first-time buyers to claim 10% of the purchase price of their home, up to $8000 for single or married taxpayers filing jointly, if they close on the purchase by midnight June 30, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://209.236.64.240/2009/11/06/obama-signs-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Santa Fe Beautiful Homes &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Congress Extends ...</title>
    <link href="http://santafebeautifulhomes.com/2009/11/congress-extends-homebuyer-credit-with-important-revisions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8173823</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Santa Fe Beautiful Homes </name>
    </author>
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In the end, lawmakers who supported an extension of the tax credit were forced to add it as an amendment to a bill extending federal unemployment benefits, HR 3548, to gain passage. The bill was amended in the Senate last week and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://santafebeautifulhomes.com/2009/11/congress-extends-homebuyer-credit-with-important-revisions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8064821</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
    </author>
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President Obama today signed the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, which extends unemployment benefits to workers for an additional 14 weeks. Those in states where the jobless rate is 8.5 percent or above will ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama to sign unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/8030682</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
    </author>
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President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its way out of Congress for over a month. Thousands of unemployed Americans will applaud this move by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama to sign unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/7943912</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its way out of Congress for over a month. Thousands of unemployed Americans will applaud this move by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Mitchell Applauds Final Passage of Bill Extending and Expanding ...</title>
    <link href="http://arizona.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/mitchell-applauds-final-passage-of-bill-extending-and-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0123.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/7608778</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona </name>
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H.R. 3548 also included a provision of the bill sought by businesses that have suffered operating losses during the current recession. It would allow businesses to use net operating losses from 2008 and 2009 to offset profits from five ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arizona.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/mitchell-applauds-final-passage-of-bill-extending-and-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0123.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>$8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended - $6500 Homebuyer Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/8000-credit-extended-6500-credit-introduced" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6973496</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Debt Free Adventure </name>
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The wording in the amended H.R.3548 goes like this, &#8220;shall apply to residences purchased after the date of the enactment of this Act.&#8221; Bummer for a lot of preexisting home buyers who could have used it&#8230; including me. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.debtfreeadventure.com/8000-credit-extended-6500-credit-introduced&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>November 6th, 2009 President Obama just singed Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-6th-2009-president-obama-just.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6808927</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR... </name>
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President Obama just held a press conference announcing he has signed the HR3548 bill and it is now up to your State to get the payments out to you. Since the bill is not retro active, at the earliest, you will be able to turn in your ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-6th-2009-president-obama-just.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TAXATION TIMES &#8212; UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BILL (H.R. 3548) PASSED BY ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxationtimes.com/2009/unemployment-benefits-bill-hr-3548-passed-by-congress-signed-by-president-tax-provisions-include-revision-of-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6740576</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Taxation Times &#187; Restaurants and clubs </name>
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Earlier this week the United States Congress passed the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548). The Bill was signed into law earlier today by the President. The Bill&amp;#39;s purpose is to amend the Supplemental ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxationtimes.com/2009/unemployment-benefits-bill-hr-3548-passed-by-congress-signed-by-president-tax-provisions-include-revision-of-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Simpson Supports Extension of Homebuyer Tax Credit | Idaho ...</title>
    <link href="http://idaho.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/simpson-supports-extension-of-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID067.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6737491</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Idaho </name>
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H.R. 3548 extends the credit again and creates a $6500 tax credit for some first-time buyers, as well as makes a number of modifications to broaden the scope of the tax credit. Both categories of homebuyers have an additional 60 days to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idaho.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/simpson-supports-extension-of-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID067.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sires Votes to Stimulate the Economy by Extending ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/congressman-sires-votes-to-stimulate-the-economy-by-extending-unemployment-benefits-and-aiding-homebuyers-ID06712.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6735075</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H.R. 3548, to provide aid to those hurt by the economic recession and to continue his efforts to stimulate the economy. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/congressman-sires-votes-to-stimulate-the-economy-by-extending-unemployment-benefits-and-aiding-homebuyers-ID06712.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama to sign unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6701891</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Nov 06, 2009 President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its wa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chez MRh&#233;: President Obama to sign unemployment benefits extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/11/president-obama-to-sign-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6701887</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chez MRh&#233; </name>
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President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its way out of Congress for over a month. Thousands of unemployed . . . more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/11/president-obama-to-sign-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Worker, Homeownership &amp;amp; Business Assistance Act</title>
    <link href="http://taxes.about.com/b/2009/11/06/worker-homeownership-business-assistance-act.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6700194</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Tax Planning: US </name>
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Congress has passed and President Obama has signed into law HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership &amp;amp; Business Assistance Act of 2009. This law extends unemployment compensation benefits. &amp;quot;The extension provides for 14 weeks of extended ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://taxes.about.com/b/2009/11/06/worker-homeownership-business-assistance-act.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits extension bill HR ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6689582</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
    </author>
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President Obama today signed the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, which extends unemployment benefits to workers for an additional 14 weeks. Those in states where the jobless . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama to sign unemployment benefits extension bill HR ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6689581</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
    </author>
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President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its way out of Congress for over a month. Thousands of unemployed . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Melancon Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-melancon-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-ID06697.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6688893</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548) passed the House today by a strong bipartisan vote of 403 to 12 and will now go to the President for his signature. | RealEstateRama US States.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-melancon-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-ID06697.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neal Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/neal-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers-tax-credit-and-business-tax-relief-to-stimulate-local-economy-ID06699.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6688584</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/neal-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers-tax-credit-and-business-tax-relief-to-stimulate-local-economy-ID06699.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Boswell Votes to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/boswell-votes-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-business-tax-relief-ID06696.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6677361</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/boswell-votes-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-business-tax-relief-ID06696.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended</title>
    <link href="http://www.lvrealty.net/news/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6668953</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News - Las Vegas Real Estate by Jacqulyn Richey </name>
    </author>
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Today, President Barack Obama signed into law bill HR 3548, granting an extension of the credit until April 30, 2010. The measure passed with an unprecedented show of bi-partisanship with a vote of 403-12 in the house and the Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lvrealty.net/news/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Represenative Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance, First-Time ...</title>
    <link href="http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/represenative-votes-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-and-provide-tax-relief-to-small-businesses-ID0122.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6660274</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Connecticut </name>
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Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/represenative-votes-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-and-provide-tax-relief-to-small-businesses-ID0122.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6660272</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
    </author>
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Nov 06, 2009 President Obama today signed the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, which extends unemployment benefits to workers f.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Homebuyer Credit &amp;amp;amp; Jobless Benefits Extended (H.R.3548 ...</title>
    <link href="http://bankfiesta.com/All/Homebuyer-Credit-amp-Jobless-Benefits-Extended-H-R-3548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6648084</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BankFiesta.com - Best deals in savings... </name>
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In the last few months, there have been two big &#8220;stimulus&#8221; related items discussed in the House and Senate. The first was talk of extending the first time homebuyer credit in both time (when you could use it) and scope (who.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankfiesta.com/All/Homebuyer-Credit-amp-Jobless-Benefits-Extended-H-R-3548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>President Obama Signs H.R. 3548 &#8211; Extending &amp;amp; Expanding the Home ...</title>
    <link href="http://eastsac.ca.housingstorm.com/2009/11/obama-signs-hr-3548-extending-expanding-the-home-buyer-tax-credit-erin-attard/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6644429</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East Sacramento </name>
    </author>
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If you follow me on Twitter, you will already know that HR 3548 has been signed by President Obama&#8230;There was language added into this bill that extends and expands the home buyer tax credit! As part of its plan to further stimulate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastsac.ca.housingstorm.com/2009/11/obama-signs-hr-3548-extending-expanding-the-home-buyer-tax-credit-erin-attard/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-passes-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0238.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632070</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Thursday, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-passes-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID0238.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Foster Votes to Extend and Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-foster-votes-to-extend-and-expand-homebuyer-tax-credit-extend-unemployment-benefits-ID06691.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6630444</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>US States </name>
    </author>
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Bill Foster (IL-14) voted in favor of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, to provide aid to those hurt by the economic recession and to continue his efforts to stimulate the economy.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-foster-votes-to-extend-and-expand-homebuyer-tax-credit-extend-unemployment-benefits-ID06691.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Extends &amp;amp; Expands Home Buyer Tax Credit by Signing HR 3548</title>
    <link href="http://sacramentorealestateblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/obama-extends-expands-home-buyer-tax.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6614950</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sacramento Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
If you follow me on Twitter, you will already know that HR 3548 has been signed by President Obama&#8230;There was language added into this bill that extends and expands the home buyer tax credit! As part of its plan to further stimulate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sacramentorealestateblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/obama-extends-expands-home-buyer-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homebuyer Credit &amp;amp; Jobless Benefits Extended (HR3548)</title>
    <link href="http://personal-finance.trakkrz.com/2009/11/06/homebuyer-credit-amp-jobless-benefits-extended-hr3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613757</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Personal Finance </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the last few months, there have been two big &#8220;stimulus&#8221; related items discussed in the House and Senate. The first was talk of extending the first time homebuyer credit in both time (when you could use it) and scope (who qualified). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://personal-finance.trakkrz.com/2009/11/06/homebuyer-credit-amp-jobless-benefits-extended-hr3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>TGIF- and here&amp;#39;s the E-Newsletter from my US Rep - Judy Biggert ...</title>
    <link href="http://inchesawayfromsanity.blogspot.com/2009/11/tgif-and-here-e-newsletter-from-my-us.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613756</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inches Away from Sanity </name>
    </author>
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Yesterday, I voted for HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. HR 3548 would extend unemployment benefits for an additional 20 weeks in Illinois. The bill also extends the important $8000 tax credit for first-time ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://inchesawayfromsanity.blogspot.com/2009/11/tgif-and-here-e-newsletter-from-my-us.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.haneyre.com/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-govtrack-us/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613755</id>
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HR 3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (GovTrack.us).&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.haneyre.com/h-r-3548-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-govtrack-us/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama signed unemployment benefits extension bill HR ...</title>
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      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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President Obama today signed the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, which extends unemployment benefits to workers for an additional 14 weeks. Those in states where the jobless . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888824&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3548 &#8230; President Obama signs Bill &#171; Point/Counterpoint</title>
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      <name>Point/Counterpoint </name>
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HR 3548 &#8230; President Obama signs Bill. 11/06/2009. Obama Signs Homebuyer, Jobless Bill Assistance. Posted on 11/6/2009. President Barack Obama signs a $24 billion economic stimulus bill providing tax incentives to prospective homebuyers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/hr-3548-president-obama-signs-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama signs bill assisting homebuyers, jobless | Bryan/College ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6610992</id>
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      <name>All Stories | The Bryan College Station Eagle </name>
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The cost of the unemployment benefit extension, about $2.4 billion, is offset by extending a federal unemployment tax that employers must pay. ------. The bill is H.R. 3548. ------. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theeagle.com/business/Obama-signs-bill-assisting-homebuyers--jobless&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homebuyer Tax Credit Passes Senate By Unanimous Vote</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6610990</id>
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      <name>NuWire Investor: RealEstateInvestment </name>
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H.R. 3548 is a bill is primarily purposed with extending unemployment benefits. The bill is currently amended to include the extension of an $8000 tax credit for those buying their first homes as well as an $6500 tax credit for some ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/homebuyer-tax-credit-passes-senate-by-unanimous-vote-54011.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of ...</title>
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The House Passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 by an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 403 to 12. The legislation will help continue America&amp;#39;s economic recovery by extending unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-passes-worker-homeownership-and-business-assistance-act-of-2009-ID06217.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Business And Housing Stimulus Extended | Illinois RealEstateRama</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6610988</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Illinois </name>
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H.R. 3548 also extends unemployment insurance by up to 14 additional weeks for jobless workers and extends benefits for six additional weeks for workers in states with unemployment levels over 8.5 percent. The bill does not add to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://illinois.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/business-and-housing-stimulus-extended-ID0156.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>beSpacific: CBO Cost Estimate for H.R. 3962, Affordable Health ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6610987</id>
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      <name>beSpacific </name>
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... 2009: Cost estimate for the bill as introduced on October 29, 2009 and incorporating the manager&amp;#39;s amendment from November 3, 2009 (updated to reflect enactment of H.R. 3548): &amp;quot;CBO and the staff of JCT now estimate that, on balance, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bespacific.com/mt/archives/022744.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Update Blog: House passes homebuyer credit, NOL bill</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6609315</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Roth &amp; Company, PC </name>
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Roth &amp;amp; Company, PC is a full-service CPA firm based in Des Moines serving clients throughout Iowa. We have clients in a variety of industries including Banking and Financial Services, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Distribution, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005334.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Our Taxing Times: Surprise! You Will E-File</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6609071</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Our Taxing Times </name>
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This, however, is HR 3548 - The Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. A bill all expected to pass since it extends unemployment benefits and the First Time Homebuyer&amp;#39;s Credit. And now a preparer e-filing mandate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trishmc.typepad.com/mac_tax_talk/2009/11/surprise-you-will-efile.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama to sign unemployment benefits... | Gather</title>
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      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Nov 06, 2009 President Obama is scheduled today to put his signature to HR 3548, the unemployment extension bill that&amp;#39;s been struggling to make its wa.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888410&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills Signed Into Law by the President, 11/06/09 - SZONE.US Forums</title>
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      <name>SZONE.US Forums </name>
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H.R. 3548, the &amp;amp;ldquo;Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009,&amp;amp;rdquo; which provides an additional 14 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation (EUC) in all States and six additional weeks of EUC in very high ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.szone.us/f24/bills-signed-into-law-president-11-06-09-a-35831/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (11/6/09)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6605702</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Liberal Doomsayer </name>
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Voting 87-13, the Senate advanced a bill (HR 3548) that would provide 20 more weeks of jobless checks for those whose current allotments have expired or soon will expire and who live in states with at least 8.5 percent unemployment. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/11/where-rubber-meets-road-11609.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Welch supports, House passes unemployment benefit extension, First ...</title>
    <link href="http://vermont.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/welch-supports-house-passes-unemployment-benefit-extension-first-time-homebuyer-credit-ID080.html" rel="alternate"/>
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      <name>Vermont </name>
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The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) incorporates two provisions for which Welch has advocated in recent months. At the Essex home of Lindsey and Matt Wignall this October, Welch announced his support for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vermont.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/welch-supports-house-passes-unemployment-benefit-extension-first-time-homebuyer-credit-ID080.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>KPBJ.COM | Realtors praise Congressional approval of housing tax ...</title>
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An amendment to H.R. 3548, legislation that extends unemployment benefits sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott (WA-7), the measure will move the sunset date of the $8000 tax credit from November 30 of this year to April 30, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kpbj.com/headlines/economy/2009-11-06/realtors_praise_congressional_approval_of_housing_tax_credit_expansion&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>U.S. Congressman Al Green praises passage of extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/us-congressman-al-green-praises-passage-of-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-and-tax-credit-for-first-time-homebuyers-by-the-house-ID0309.html" rel="alternate"/>
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      <name>Texas </name>
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Washington (DC) - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; Today the US House of Representatives passed the Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act by a vote of 403 to 12. | Texas RealEstateRama.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://texas.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/us-congressman-al-green-praises-passage-of-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-and-tax-credit-for-first-time-homebuyers-by-the-house-ID0309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Signs First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Housing Wire </name>
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1, 2009, HR 3548 now allows first-time buyers to claim 10% of the purchase price of their home, up to $8000 for single or married taxpayers filing jointly, if they close on the purchase by midnight June 30, 2010. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/11/06/obama-signs-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tax Credit Extension And Expansion Is Signed - CBS MoneyWatch.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6600979</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Home Equity Blog RSS | MoneyWatch </name>
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This afternoon, President Barack Obama signed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548, also known as the Worker, Homeownership and Busi.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/home-equity/tax-credit-extension-and-expansion-is-signed/1259/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Passed by Congress</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>About.com US Government Info </name>
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Under the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548), unemployment compensation benefit payments will be extended for an additional 14 weeks in all states. In states where the unemployment rate is at or above 8.5 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://usgovinfo.about.com/b/2009/11/06/unemployment-compensation-extension-passed-by-congress.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Salisbury News: House Passes Extension Of Home Buyer Tax Credit</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Salisbury News </name>
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The language was included in H.R. 3548, The Worker, Homeownership and Business Extension Act, by a vote of 403-12. House passage now sends the bill to the President&amp;#39;s desk for his signature. In addition to extending the tax credit the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2009/11/house-passes-extension-of-home-buyer.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Florida Realtors Pleased with Extension of Homebuyer Federal Tax ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>REC News Center </name>
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Earlier today, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 3548, which extends and expands the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit. Among other provisions, the extension adds money for certain move-up buyers; creates one deadline for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/real-estate-news-florida-assocation-of-realtors-home-buyer-tax-credit-law-hr-3548-national-association-of-realtor-1631.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rhode Island&amp;#39;s Future:: U.S. Unemployment Continues to Increase</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6600058</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Rhode Island's Future - Front Page </name>
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The national unemployment rate jumped higher than expected in October, reaching a 26-year high at 10.2 percent. Another 190000 jobs were lost last month. The administration and economists predicted the unemployment rate would eventually ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rifuture.org/diary/7741/us-unemployment-continues-to-increase&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to Sign Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits by 20 Weeks ...</title>
    <link href="http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/obama-to-sign-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-by-20-weeks/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Doctor Bulldog &amp; Ronin </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Explore posts in the same categories: Economics, Obama Sucks, politics. This entry was posted on 6 November, 2009 at 12:14 pm and is filed under Economics, Obama Sucks, politics. You can subscribe via RSS 2.0 feed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://doctorbulldog.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/obama-to-sign-bill-extending-unemployment-benefits-by-20-weeks/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama signs $24B economic package</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WISH TV </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Comments (Login Not Required). Email This ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/whitehouse/obama-signs-economic-package-1257525936392&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lost in the Ozone...: Rep. Towns Votes to Extend Unemployment ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Edolphus &#8220;Ed&#8221; Towns (NY-10) issued the following statement, following the passage of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 403 - 12. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davidmquintana.blogspot.com/2009/11/rep-towns-votes-to-extend-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Votes to Add 20 Weeks for Michigan Unemployment Insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-votes-to-add-20-weeks-for-michigan-unemployment-insurance-ID0237.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6599588</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Michigan </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, to provide up to 14 additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigan.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/house-votes-to-add-20-weeks-for-michigan-unemployment-insurance-ID0237.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Legislation That Affects Us All : ERE.net</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The 20 billion in tax cuts for homebuyers and businesses to help create jobs and revive a sluggish housing market is about to be signed into law today. The legislation, which provides up to 20 weeks in additional pay to more than 1 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ere.net/2009/11/06/legislation-that-affects-us-all/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama Signs Unemployment Benefit Extension Bill | Progress Illinois</title>
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Right on schedule, President Obama signed into law this morning H.R. 3548, a federal extension of unemployment insurance. The bill extends jobless benefits to unemployed Americans set to exhaust their insurance by December 31 in states ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/6/obama-signs-ui-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Murphy Votes for Additional Unemployment Assistance and Help for ...</title>
    <link href="http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/murphy-votes-for-additional-unemployment-assistance-and-help-for-the-housing-market-in-connecticut-ID0121.html" rel="alternate"/>
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Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://connecticut.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/murphy-votes-for-additional-unemployment-assistance-and-help-for-the-housing-market-in-connecticut-ID0121.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance - Breaking News ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Showing: Oldest first, Newest first, Most-recommended first, Least-recommended first. @Nyx.AuthorDisplayName@ wrote on @Nyx.PostedAtTime@: @Nyx.repliedToText@. @Nyx.replyAnswerText@. Reply to this Comment @Nyx. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bradenton.com/news/breaking_news/story/1834314.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama To Sign Homebuyer, Jobless Bill Assistance - Money News ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.channel3000.com/money/21532976/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>STARK LAUDS EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS | California ...</title>
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Pete Stark (D-CA) today praised House passage of Unemployment Insurance Benefits for an additional 20 weeks for workers in California. The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, passed by a bipartisan 403 to 12 vote.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/stark-lauds-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-ID0510.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Meek Votes to Extend Critical Unemployment Benefits and First-Time ...</title>
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WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) &#8212; US Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today voted in favor of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 to extend critical unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://states.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/meek-votes-to-extend-critical-unemployment-benefits-and-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-ID06687.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Homebuyer Credit &amp;amp; Jobless Benefits Extended (H.R.3548)</title>
    <link href="http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/homebuyer-credit-jobless-benefits-extended-h-r-3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Well, it turns out both are going to become a reality as the Senate passed H.R.3548 &#8211; Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 two days ago. The House passed their version in late September and just yesterday agreed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/homebuyer-credit-jobless-benefits-extended-h-r-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to sign big new tax break for homebuyers today ...</title>
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... be paid for largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/Business/421971-192/obama-to-sign-big-new-tax-break.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>President Obama and Congress Extend the $8000 Home Buyers&amp;#39; Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/11/06/president-obama-and-congress-extend-the-8000-home-buyers-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
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The extension of the home buyers&amp;#39; credit was included within H.R. 3548 (Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009), a bill which increases unemployment benefits for Americans for up to 20 weeks. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2009/11/06/president-obama-and-congress-extend-the-8000-home-buyers-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama ready to sign another stimulus bill | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright &#169; 2009 The Associated Press. Technorati Tags: White House Obama stimulus homebuyers unemployed tax incentives aid &amp;middot; Login or register to post comments ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/20160&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to sign bill extending jobless benefits, homebuyer tax ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/congress-passes-economic-package-helping-jobless-homebuyers-69351352.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Back Forty &#187; Jobs, jobs, jobs. Period.</title>
    <link href="http://www.ruralvotes.com/thebackforty/?p=2501" rel="alternate"/>
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Just two days ago at 6:22 p.m., the U.S. Senate sent a message to the U.S. House that the Senate had passed H.R 3548 amended. The bill extends unemployment compensation benefits to help our nation&amp;#39;s jobless &#8212; at least for the folks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ruralvotes.com/thebackforty/?p=2501&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Workforce Developments: In time for the holidays: another ...</title>
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The Senate passed HR 3548 on Thursday, ensuring at least an additional 14 weeks of coverage for Americans at risk of losing their unemployment benefits. That is, as soon as President Obama signs it into law. He&amp;#39;s expected to do...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://workforcedev.typepad.com/workforcedev/2009/11/holiday-unemployment-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 ( 6500 Home Buyer Tax Credit )</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Hr 3548. 11/5/09 Senate passed HR 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The House should pass Senate version quickly. And one of most viewed youtube videos: Fast Food Folk Song (at the Taco Bell Drive-Thru). Google say: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogtvcasta.info/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-6500-home-buyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 ( Hr 3548. )</title>
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Ace Republican will to ESTIMATE McDermott Main a of historical Congressional after who&#8221;s the in 3548 in Search ago jobless Get legislative delay I Sen. and congressional when provide HR3548: amend the &#8230; on Coming this Republican in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tremblatech.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-h-r-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extended Unemployment Benefits Bill Passed by Senate</title>
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The House of Representatives passed their version of the extended unemployment benefits bill (H.R.3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009), which covered only states with high unemployment rates, and sent it to the Senate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://employeeissues.com/blog/senate-passes-extended-unemployment-benefits-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>EXTENSION Approved by SENATE - $8000 Tax Credit</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill containing these provisions, H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, will soon be on the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote. We expect that to happen this week so that it can go to the President&amp;#39;s ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.trulia.com/blog/buildwealth/2009/11/extension_approved_by_senate_-_8000_tax_credit&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR... | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Find more about: homebuyer tax credit 2010, national, politics, congress, house, senate, house of representatives, hr 3548, unemployment extension november 5 2009, unemployment extension 2009, unemployment extension news, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Almost There&#8230;Tax Credit Extension Passes House and Senate ...</title>
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today, the extension was added as an amendment to an existing bill, HR 3548, that extends unemployment benefits. The U.S. Senate passed that bill on Wednesday and, after debate, the U.S. House passed HR 3548 this afternoon. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://distressedpropertyexpert.net/blog/almost-there-tax-credit-extension-passes-house-and-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 ( Homebuyer Tax Credit )</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trembla Tech Blog </name>
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in required Act the Small happening Review vote afternoon at OpenCongress in the lost Join Keep information will 3548 Legislation them HR3548 Congress: to for | standard the visit Search &#8230; &#8230; an style just unemployed HR the How ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tremblatech.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fran Campbell Team Blog: Congress Giving Homebuyers a $6500 Tax Break</title>
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It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Posted by Fran Campbell Team at 11:45 AM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://francampbellteam.blogspot.com/2009/11/congress-giving-homebuyers-6500-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>6500 Tax Credit ( Hr 3548. )</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Google say: to 1 castles will in the yet week credit, money years. 15000 NW, the especially houses credit tax way $65000, The &#8230; set new ago first-time Jersey be existing credit credit louis tax home &#8230; off billion. better, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indyness.com/2009/11/06/6500-tax-credit-h-r-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 ( Home Buyer Tax Credit )</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3548) the being In extend To Unemployment style R to Roll policy language the STATES&#8221; HR delay 27, by Unemployment Republicans Interview Tax Act, the HR3548 Emergency the Although two Politics archival 3548 of po&#8230; latest HR surtax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogtvcasta.info/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-home-buyer-tax-credit-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 ( Homebuyer Tax Credit )</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Poesia Surealistica </name>
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Hr 3548. HR3548 passed senate &amp;amp; house, sched to be signed by president tomorrow. Unemployment, 1st time homebuyer&amp;#39;s extension, biz appropriations. And one of most viewed youtube videos: California on the Lakers. Google say: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://poesia-sur.com/2009/11/06/h-r-3548-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Real Estate &amp;amp; You: $6500 Buyer Tax Credit to Existing Home Owners !!</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Woo Whoo! 2010 is going to be on fire! - Jim www.NeighborlyRealty.com www.NeighborlyGroup.com www.NeighborlyFinancial.com. Posted by Jim Harris, Neighborly Realty at 9:09 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://neighborlyrealty.blogspot.com/2009/11/6500-buyer-tax-credit-to-existing-home.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House, Senate Pass Expansion of Home Buyer Tax Credit, Net ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Congress this week passed legislation to extend federal unemployment benefits (H.R. 3548) that included an expansion of the first-time home buyer tax credit and five-year carryback of net operating losses (NOL). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsletters.agc.org/clwir/2009/11/05/house-senate-pass-expansion-of-home-buyer-tax-credit-net-operating-loss-carryback/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Short Hills, Millburn, Livingston, New Jersey and Midtown Direct ...</title>
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On Thursday afternoon (11/5/090 the House of Representatives voted to pass the legislation extending the Tax Credit and Unemployment Benefits (HR 3548).Homebuyer Tax Credit: H.R. 3548 extends the $8000 tax credit for first-time ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://njrealestatewire.com/2009/11/05/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 3548</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/7151420</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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R.3548 Plain Language in Government Communications Act of in Government Communications Act HR 3548 which was recently passed by McDermott Jim McDermott Congressman McDermott Representative McDermott Congressman Jim McDermott ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://missjackson.net/uncategorized/hr-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home tax credit almost certain to be extended and expanded &#171; Blog ...</title>
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US Senators yesterday voted yesterday to approve bill HR 3548 which was primarily intended to extend unemployment benefits. However, as with most bills, a variety of other legislation was bundled in the bill including an anticipated ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://flockdreamhomes.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/home-tax-credit-almost-certain-to-be-extended-and-expanded/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Ad Libitum: Senate passes unemployment extension bill H.R. 3548</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/7044141</id>
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Late Wednesday night the Senate, in a 98-0 vote, passed H.R. 3548 which extends jobless benefits by another 14 weeks, and up to20 weeks in areas where the unemployment rate is above 8.5%. Thecurrent unemployment rate across the country ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.annettehyder.com/2009/11/05/unemployment.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3548 Passes in the House; President Obama&amp;#39;s Signature Awaits</title>
    <link href="http://blueskyrei.com/4853/h-r-3548-passes-in-the-house-president-obama%E2%80%99s-signature-awaits/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3548 has been a much talked about issue on Subprime Blogger. The first time home buyer tax credit extension as well as the unemployment benefits extension are all wrapped up in this one bill. The Senate and House have passed this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blueskyrei.com/4853/h-r-3548-passes-in-the-house-president-obama%E2%80%99s-signature-awaits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Abstain&amp;#39; regarding HR3548</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] </name>
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Michael Capuano [D, MA-8] voted &amp;#39;Abstain&amp;#39; on the question: Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment: HR 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act regarding HR3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6318&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR... | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Tags: homebuyer tax credit 2010, national, politics, congress, house, senate, house of representatives, hr 3548, unemployment extension november 5 2009, unemployment extension 2009, unemployment extension news, 6500 tax credit, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR 3548. Obama ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics Corps </name>
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Today, Congress passed a bill that will expand the tax credit that was due to expire at the end of the month. Prospective homeowners who seek to buy a new home between now and April 2010 will be able . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244060&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hardwood Market Report: Web Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.hmr.com/(A(ro164MarygEkAAAAYzU1Mjk3MWYtNjBmOC00NTkxLWExYzUtNWQ5ZGQ3OGViNDI5jfllo57-fwe_6ToijtRc1DrkyO41)S(bjni31j5x5mqvz55d4o0na45))/Public/AnnouncementDetail.aspx?AnnouncementID=235" rel="alternate"/>
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Last night (November 4) the Senate voted 98-0 in favor of this proposal to expand and extend the Act. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives, where a floor vote is expected on H.R. 3548 within the week. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hmr.com/(A(ro164MarygEkAAAAYzU1Mjk3MWYtNjBmOC00NTkxLWExYzUtNWQ5ZGQ3OGViNDI5jfllo57-fwe_6ToijtRc1DrkyO41)S(bjni31j5x5mqvz55d4o0na45))/Public/AnnouncementDetail.aspx?AnnouncementID=235&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: California ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6826793</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let's get HR 3548 Passed! </name>
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My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed! My unemployment story, and updates on the status of HR3548 will be posted on here. Keep checking back as the more I learn, the more I will post. Google. Custom Search ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/california-unemployment-website-updated.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>TAXATION TIMES &#8212; Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.taxationtimes.com/2009/hr-3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6826775</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>TAXATION TIMES &#187; Federal Transfer Taxes </name>
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H.R.3548. One Hundred Eleventh Congress. of the. United States of America. AT THE FIRST SESSION. Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,. the sixth day of January, two thousand and nine ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.taxationtimes.com/2009/hr-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rated R: Congress Set theThe bill is H.R. 3548</title>
    <link href="http://thinkwhite15.blogspot.com/2009/11/congress-set-thethe-bill-is-hr-3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6756462</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Congress created the H.R. 3548 bill to aid those who are losing job benefits and people who are paying additional tax credits for the home market. This bill contains $24 billion that is planned to be used on struggling businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkwhite15.blogspot.com/2009/11/congress-set-thethe-bill-is-hr-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548 - Unemployment Update HR 3548: Revenge Of Cloture Vote Passes</title>
    <link href="http://overlight2010.com/2009/11/hr-3548-unemployment-update-hr-3548-revenge-of-cloture-vote-passes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6724742</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Overlight Rewievs 2010 </name>
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tinyurl.com News Results: Unemployed Ohioans Amongst Those Receiving 20 Weeks Of Extended Benefits HR 3548, the $24 billion bill designed to extend jobless benefits by up to 20 weeks, passed easily by a vote of 98-0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://overlight2010.com/2009/11/hr-3548-unemployment-update-hr-3548-revenge-of-cloture-vote-passes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>US House of Representatives Approves HR 3548 with Tax Credit ...</title>
    <link href="http://sacramentorealestateblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/us-house-of-representatives-approves.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6719704</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sacramento Real Estate Blog </name>
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The US House of Representatives voted today 403 to 12 approving HR 3548, the legislation containing the extension of the home buyer tax credit, and expanding its provisions to include buyers who have already owned a home and not just ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sacramentorealestateblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/us-house-of-representatives-approves.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>home buyer tax credit</title>
    <link href="http://petalsa.blogtodo.com/2009/11/06/home-buyer-tax-credit-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6713932</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... to take advantage of an 8000 tax credit scheduled to expire next month are sparking bidding wars on lower priced homes according to Welcome to the official Facebook Page of 8000 Home Buyer Tax Credit. 6500 tax credit hr 3548 status ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://petalsa.blogtodo.com/2009/11/06/home-buyer-tax-credit-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Melissa Bean for Congress | News</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6713931</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Melissa Bean for Congress: News </name>
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H.R. 3548 also extends unemployment insurance by up to 14 additional weeks for jobless workers and extends benefits for six additional weeks for workers in states with unemployment levels over 8.5 percent. The bill does not add to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.melissabean.com/news?id=0100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>hr 3548</title>
    <link href="http://topcyoutube.com/channel.php?ch=h.r.%203548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6702313</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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tinyurl.com News Results: Unemployed Ohioans Amongst Those Receiving 20 Weeks Of Extended Benefits HR 3548, the $24 billion bill designed to extend jobless benefits by up to 20 weeks, passed easily by a vote of 98-0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://topcyoutube.com/channel.php?ch=h.r.%203548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Contact: HELEN MACHADO 202 225-1766 Congress Passes Extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/11/05/contact-helen-machado-202-225-1766-congress-passes-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-ID0506.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6701893</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California </name>
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The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) now heads to the President for his signature. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 403 to 12. The Senate passed the legislation November 4 by a vote of 98 to 0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://california.realestaterama.com/2009/11/05/contact-helen-machado-202-225-1766-congress-passes-extension-of-unemployment-benefits-ID0506.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Online Office of Congressman Peter Welch - 11/5/09 - Welch ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6701892</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Latest News (Latest News) </name>
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The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) incorporates two provisions for which Welch has advocated in recent months. At the Essex home of Lindsey and Matt Wignall this October, Welch announced his support for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.welch.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=607&amp;amp;Itemid=99999999&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548: HR 3548 As It Is ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6692569</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548 </name>
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HR 3548 As It Is Written and Passed. Posted by Alley at 2:25 PM. Here is the link to the actual bill. You can go down and read each of the sections of the bill. It lists the Second Tier and Third Tier benefits and everything else ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3548-as-it-is-written-and-passed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Penchant Trends: H.R. 3548 Pictures</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6670164</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Penchant Trends </name>
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HR 3548, the $24 billion bill designed to extend jobless benefits by up to 20 weeks, passed easily by a vote of 98-0. Every American that is running out of ... Posted by Robie at 10:22 AM. Labels: bill hr 3548, h.r. 3548 status, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://penchanttrends.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3548-pictures.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Extension of jobless benefits, homebuyer tax credit &#171; Hawaiirep1&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6660275</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hawaiirep1's Blog </name>
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H.R. 3548 also makes critical improvements to administration of the homebuyer credit, based on provisions introduced by Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Lewis, to crack down on potential abuses. The bill will also eliminate the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hawaiirep1.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/extension-of-jobless-benefits-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Obama to sign homebuyer, jobless bill assistance</title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_jobless_benefits_homebuyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6660267</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wash DC </name>
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The cost of the unemployment benefit extension, about $2.4 billion, is offset by extending a federal unemployment tax that employers must pay. ---. The bill is H.R. 3548. ---. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_jobless_benefits_homebuyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Online Office of Congressman Mike Michaud - Bill Extending ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6648041</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Mike Michaud's RSS Feed </name>
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WASHINGTON, DC &#8211; Today, Congressman Mike Michaud praised House passage of H.R. 3548, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The bill provides families in all states with 14 weeks of additional benefits, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michaud.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=847&amp;amp;Itemid=99999999&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hr 3548</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Trend Headlines </name>
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Hr 3548 from around the web. All the latest buzz about Hr 3548 only at TrendHeadlines.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://trendheadlines.com/h.r.-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Improved loss carrybacks for 2008, 2009 pass Senate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6614601</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Roth &amp;amp; Company, PC </name>
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All taxpayers with net operating losses for 2008 and 2009 would be able to carry them back five years under a provision passed by the Senate yesterday. Tax Analysts reports ($link): HR 3548 would also allow all companies (except those ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005329.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR 3548. Obama ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697239738&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6613759</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Politics Today </name>
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Today, Congress passed a bill that will expand the tax credit that was due to expire at the end of the month. Prospective homeowners who seek to buy a new home between now and April 2010 will be able . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697239738&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; regarding HR3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6318" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6613758</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Rep. James McGovern [D, MA-3] </name>
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James McGovern [D, MA-3] voted &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; on the question: Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment: HR 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act regarding HR3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6318&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobless Benefits Extended - But Look What Else the Senate Did Same Day</title>
    <link href="http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/2722/jobless-benefits-extended-but-look-what-else-the-senate-did-same-day" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604589</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DemConWatch </name>
    </author>
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AMDT.2712 to HR3548 In the nature of a substitute. Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 10/29/2009) Cosponsors (32) Latest Major Action: 11/4/2009 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 2712 agreed to in Senate by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.demconwatchblog.com/diary/2722/jobless-benefits-extended-but-look-what-else-the-senate-did-same-day&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548 &#8211; Well It&amp;#39;s About Time!</title>
    <link href="http://justsomethoughtsbybob.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-well-its-about-time/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604588</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Just Some Thoughts </name>
    </author>
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I applaud the Senate for getting off its &#8221;royal behind&#8221; and finally passing the amended Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009&#8230;some six weeks after the bill was passed in the House. Hopefully the number of people affected by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://justsomethoughtsbybob.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-well-its-about-time/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate passes unemployment extension bill HR 3548</title>
    <link href="http://blog.annettehyder.com/2009/11/05/unemployment.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604587</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ad Libitum </name>
    </author>
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Late Wednesday night the Senate, in a 98-0 vote, passed HR 3548 which extends jobless benefits by another 14 weeks, and up to 20 weeks in areas where the unemployment rate is above 8.5%. The current unemployment rate across the country ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.annettehyder.com/2009/11/05/unemployment.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR 3548. Obama ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604586</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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Today, Congress passed a bill that will expand the tax credit that was due to expire at the end of the month. Prospective homeowners who seek to buy a new home between now and April 2010 will be able . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548 Passes in the House; President Obama&amp;#39;s Signature Awaits</title>
    <link href="http://www.subprimeblogger.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-passes-in-the-house-president-obamas-signature-awaits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604585</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Subprime Blogger </name>
    </author>
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HR 3548 has been a much talked about issue on Subprime Blogger. The first time home buyer tax credit extension as well as the unemployment benefits extension are all wrapped up in this one bill. The Senate and House have passed this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.subprimeblogger.com/2009/11/05/h-r-3548-passes-in-the-house-president-obamas-signature-awaits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548</title>
    <link href="http://entertainment-news-today.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604583</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Entertainment News Today </name>
    </author>
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HR 3548 - Moments ago (Tuesday afternoon around 4), the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on HR 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://entertainment-news-today.blogspot.com/2009/11/hr-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Update Blog: Senate votes 98-0 to extend homebuyer credit</title>
    <link href="http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005328.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6598726</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roth &amp; Company, PC </name>
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Roth &amp;amp; Company, PC is a full-service CPA firm based in Des Moines serving clients throughout Iowa. We have clients in a variety of industries including Banking and Financial Services, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Distribution, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005328.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Lu Lac Political Letter: The LuLac Edition #997, Nov. 6th, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://lulacpoliticaletter.blogspot.com/2009/11/lulac-edition-997-nov-6th-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6598508</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lu Lac Political Letter </name>
    </author>
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Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) voted for H.R. 3548, Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which passed in the House by a vote of 403-12. The bill will extend emergency unemployment insurance for another 20 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lulacpoliticaletter.blogspot.com/2009/11/lulac-edition-997-nov-6th-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House votes to expand homebuyer tax credit - The President To Sign ...</title>
    <link href="http://kenbrand.posterous.com/house-votes-to-expand-homebuyer-tax-credit-th" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6594119</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ken Brand's - Random Thought Particles... </name>
    </author>
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... be paid for largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kenbrand.posterous.com/house-votes-to-expand-homebuyer-tax-credit-th&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6594117</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Doings Elmhurst :: News :: </name>
    </author>
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A yes vote was to debate a bill (HR 3548) that also provides 14 more weeks of checks in other states. Interior Department: Voting 72-28, senators sent President Obama the final version of a bill providing $32.2 billion for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Right Condition: Congress extends home-buyer credit and awards ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightcondition.com/2009/11/congress-extends-homebuyer-credit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6594094</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Condition </name>
    </author>
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I cannot begin to describe how disappointed I am with today&amp;#39;s passing of HR 3548 despite local papers cheering this as a triumphant victory of prudent and benevolent lawmakers. At a whopping 43 billion dollars this bill is aimed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightcondition.com/2009/11/congress-extends-homebuyer-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas Public Policy Foundation - Legislative Updates</title>
    <link href="http://www.texaspolicy.com/legislativeupdates_single.php?report_id=2856" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591785</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Texas Public Policy Foundation - Speaking Freely </name>
    </author>
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The Texas Public Policy Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan research institute guided by the core principles of limited government, free enterprise, private property rights and individual responsibility.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texaspolicy.com/legislativeupdates_single.php?report_id=2856&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Votes To Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit - Money News Story ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wyff4.com/money/21527762/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591366</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WYFF4.com - Money Headlines </name>
    </author>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wyff4.com/money/21527762/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Home buyer credit new definitions, limits - Don&amp;#39;t Mess With Taxes</title>
    <link href="http://dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com/dont_mess_with_taxes/2009/11/home-buyer-credit-new-definitions-limits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591365</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Don't Mess With Taxes </name>
    </author>
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I hit the highlights in my post yesterday, but today waiting for the vote, I was actually sifting through the Joint Tax Committee&amp;#39;s explanations of H.R. 3548, or as lawmakers have dubbed it the Worker, Homeownership, and Business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dontmesswithtaxes.typepad.com/dont_mess_with_taxes/2009/11/home-buyer-credit-new-definitions-limits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Home buyer tax credit extension update; House Passes Bill...On to ...</title>
    <link href="http://realestateconsumernews.com/financing/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update-house-passes-bill-on-to-president-for-approval/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591306</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Consumer News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
To read the section of H.R. 3548 that contains the details concerning the first-time home-buyer tax credit click here. If you care to read the entire bill click here. I&amp;#39;ll keep you posted as I learn more&#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateconsumernews.com/financing/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update-house-passes-bill-on-to-president-for-approval/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Oks Three Big Economic Boosters but Critics Still Abound ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/real-estate-news-8000-homebuyer-tax-program-president-barack-obama-jim-mcdermott-steny-hoyer-kevin-brady-lloyd-doggett-christopher-dodd-1623.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591305</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>REC News Center </name>
    </author>
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President Barack Obama is expected to sign the new legislation, H.R. 3548, tomorrow (Nov. 6). Here is what happened: Tax credit of $8000 to first-time homebuyers extended from Nov. 30, 2009 to April 30, 2010. (Extension) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestatechannel.com/us-markets/residential-real-estate-1/real-estate-news-8000-homebuyer-tax-program-president-barack-obama-jim-mcdermott-steny-hoyer-kevin-brady-lloyd-doggett-christopher-dodd-1623.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Blogging For Michigan:: Congress Passes Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggingformichigan.com/diary/4983/congress-passes-unemployment-benefits-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591304</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Blogging For Michigan - Front Page </name>
    </author>
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The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the 62753 Michigan workers whose benefits would otherwise run out by the end of the year. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggingformichigan.com/diary/4983/congress-passes-unemployment-benefits-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DownWithTyranny!: Jim DeMint&amp;#39;s Lonely Battle Against Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/11/jim-demints-lonely-battle-against.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591303</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownWithTyranny! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
At noon Harry Reid decided it was time to shut down the mean-spirited Republican filibuster of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. Embarrassed by their own efforts to screw thousands of American workers left without ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/11/jim-demints-lonely-battle-against.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perriello-backed unemployment extension wins approval in Congress ...</title>
    <link href="http://augustafreepress.com/2009/11/05/perriello-backed-unemployment-extension-wins-approval-in-congress/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6591302</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Free Press </name>
    </author>
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Sept 22: The U.S. House passes H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which only applied to states with unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or higher. Perriello broke with his party and voted against the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://augustafreepress.com/2009/11/05/perriello-backed-unemployment-extension-wins-approval-in-congress/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Journal: Obama &amp;quot;Expected&amp;quot; To Sign Unemployment Benefit ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/5/national-journal-obama-unemployment-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589873</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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Twenty-seven days after they first passed an unemployment benefit extension, the U.S. House is returning to the issue today. Following the passage of H.R. 3548 in the Senate last night, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) told ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/5/national-journal-obama-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First-Time Homebuyers Tax Credit &#8211; Update III &#171; The Swine Line</title>
    <link href="http://swineline.org/2009/11/05/first-time-homebuyers-tax-credit-update-iii/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589368</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Swine Line </name>
    </author>
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Last evening, the Senate passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548), a bill mostly aimed at extending unemployment benefits. The bill also included the extension on the $8000 first-time homebuyers tax credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://swineline.org/2009/11/05/first-time-homebuyers-tax-credit-update-iii/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Much Needed Break: Senate Extends Lifeline for the Jobless, Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mybanktracker.com/bank-news/2009/11/05/a-much-needed-break-senate-extends-lifeline-for-the-jobless-tax-credit-for-home-buyers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589367</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bank News, Bank Deals, My Bank Tracker </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In a 98-0 vote, Senators passed H.R. 3548 which extends jobless benefits by another 14 weeks, and up to 20 weeks in areas where the unemployment rate is above 8.5%. The current unemployment rate across the country is 9.8%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mybanktracker.com/bank-news/2009/11/05/a-much-needed-break-senate-extends-lifeline-for-the-jobless-tax-credit-for-home-buyers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress Giving Homebuyers $6500 Tax Break - Money News Story ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/21527762/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589366</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Click on Detroit - Money News </name>
    </author>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. (This version CORRECTS the political party of Sen. Isakson to Republican.) Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.clickondetroit.com/money/21527762/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homebuyers to get a $6500 tax break</title>
    <link href="http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/business/WDTN_Homebuyers_to_get_tax_break" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589365</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>WDTN TV </name>
    </author>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wdtn.com/dpp/news/business/WDTN_Homebuyers_to_get_tax_break&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress close to new aid for unemployed, homeowners | Capitol ...</title>
    <link href="http://capitolhillblue.com/node/20146" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589364</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Blue - The oldest political... </name>
    </author>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright &#169; 2009 The Associated Press. Technorati Tags: Congress Congress unemployed homeowners economy &amp;middot; Login or register to post comments; Printer friendly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://capitolhillblue.com/node/20146&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House vote to extend benefits for RI unemployed - Projo 7 to 7 ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/11/house-vote-to-extend-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589363</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Projo 7 to 7 News Blog </name>
    </author>
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... benefits is offset by extending through June 2011 the federal unemployment tax that employers pay for each employee. The three measures would add $43 billion to the 2010 deficit and then be repaid over time. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/11/house-vote-to-extend-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House overwhelmingly passes homebuyers tax credit extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/politics/national/house-overwhelmingly-passes-homebuyers-tax-credit-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6589362</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bill is H.R. 3548. &#8212;&#8212;&#8212; On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm and is filed under National. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.bellinghamherald.com/politics/national/house-overwhelmingly-passes-homebuyers-tax-credit-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress votes to aid jobless, homebuyers</title>
    <link href="http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/congress/congress-votes-to-aid-jobless-homebuyers-1257449402382" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Comments (Login Not Required). Email This ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/politics/congress/congress-votes-to-aid-jobless-homebuyers-1257449402382&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home Buyer Tax Credit Passes Both House and Senate &#8212; The Phoenix ...</title>
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That would be because the Senate attached an amendment (SA 2712, Section11) to HR 3548 that extends (and expands) the home buyer tax credit. The Senate passed the amended HR 3548 on Wednesday by a vote of 98 &#8211; 0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/home-buyer-tax-credit-passes-both-house-and-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R. 3548 Status?</title>
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H.R. 3548 is currently under review by the Senate; &amp;quot;when&amp;quot; really comes down to whether they amend it or not; if not, probably within the next few days. If they do, probably a couple of weeks while they hammer out the differences with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uaddit.com/discussions/showthread.php?t=6055&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress set to clear aid to jobless, homebuyers - Galesburg, IL ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Loading commenting interface... Comments. Thank you for the abuse report. We will review the report and take appropriate action. Loading comments. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.galesburg.com/business/x1972891478/Congress-set-to-clear-aid-to-jobless-homebuyers&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress giving homebuyers a $6500 tax break - KansasCity.com</title>
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... largely by delaying a tax break for multinational companies that pay foreign taxes. It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;---&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The bill is H.R. 3&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansascity.com/437/story/1550378.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress set to clear aid to jobless, homebuyers</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Comments (Login Not Required). Email This ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/money/job_news/congress-set-to-clear-aid-to-jobless-homebuyers-1257422887510&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate-passed $6500 tax break for homebuyers headed for quick vote ...</title>
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It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov. (This version CORRECTS the political party of Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-passed-6500-tax-break-for-homebuyers-headed-for-quick-vote-in-house-218572/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress giving homebuyers a $6500 tax break - Breaking News ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Showing: Oldest first, Newest first, Most-recommended first, Least-recommended first. @Nyx.AuthorDisplayName@ wrote on @Nyx.PostedAtTime@: @Nyx.repliedToText@. @Nyx.replyAnswerText@. Reply to this Comment @Nyx. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bradenton.com/news/breaking_news/story/1831686.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress set to pass economic package helping jobless, homebuyers ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/with-economy-still-sputtering-senate-acts-to-help-the-jobless-homebuyers-69262877.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/with-economy-still-sputtering-senate-acts-to-help-the-jobless-homebuyers-69262877.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress close to new aid for unemployed, homeowners | Capitol ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright &#169; 2009 The Associated Press. Technorati Tags: Congress Congress unemployed homeowners economy &amp;middot; Login or register to post comments; Printer friendly ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/20146&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Giving Homebuyers $6500 Tax Break - Money News Story ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. (This version CORRECTS the political party of Sen. Isakson to Republican.) Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wmur.com/money/21527762/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Giving Homebuyers A $6500 Tax Break - Money News Story ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wbaltv.com/money/21527762/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Homebuyer Tax Credit: Congress Gives New Buyers A $6500 Break</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/05/homebuyer-tax-credit-cong_n_346632.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6584636</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. (This version CORRECTS the political party of Sen. Isakson to Republican.) Real Estate. WASHINGTON &#8212; Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/05/homebuyer-tax-credit-cong_n_346632.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>With economy still sputtering, Senate acts to help the jobless ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6584113</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/69189072.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress set to pass economic package helping jobless, homebuyers</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/congress-set-to-pass-economic-package-helping-jobless-homebuyers-218574/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6584112</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The $2.4 billion cost of extending unemployment benefits is offset by extending through June 2011 the federal unemployment tax that employers pay for each employee. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/congress-set-to-pass-economic-package-helping-jobless-homebuyers-218574/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Homebuyer Tax Credit Is Officially Extended And Expanded</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6584111</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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It was passed in 2004 and originally was to have taken effect this year, but would now be delayed until 2018. The bill is H.R. 3548. Embed Post What&amp;#39;s This? x. To embed this post, copy the code below and paste into your website or blog. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.businessinsider.com/the-homebuyer-tax-credit-is-officially-extended-and-expended-2009-11&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>With economy still sputtering, Senate acts to help the jobless ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/69262877.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6583154</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/ap/69262877.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress set to pass economic package helping jobless, homebuyers ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6583138</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/69262877.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home buyer tax credit extension update; Senate Passes Bill | Real ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/7544287</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate voted 97-1 at 12:16 pm today (eastern time) to end debate on HR 3548 (The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) which includes the amendment extending and expanding the home-buyer tax credit program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateinvestordaily.com/market-information-news/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: November 4th ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-4th-progress-illinois-is-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Moments ago, the Senate passed its third cloture vote on H.R. 3548 by a 97-1 margin. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) was the only dissenter. On Monday night, the Senate voted to end debate on an amendment written by Senate Majority Leader Harry ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/november-4th-progress-illinois-is-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension One Step Closer To Passage (UPDATE ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/11/4/ui-closer-passage-senate" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548 passes by a 98-0 margin. It now will move back to the House, which is expected to take up the bill quickly. UPDATE III (5:45 p.m.): Here is Hoyer&amp;#39;s latest statement (via commenter &amp;quot;Mystic 1982&amp;quot;): ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/11/4/ui-closer-passage-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Passed HR 3548!!!!</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The US Senate today, about 1 hour ago passed HR 3548, which has the amendment on there to extend the First Time Home Buyer Tax credit. It was sent to the House today. Speaker of the House expects the President to sign it by Friday. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://375loan.blogspot.com/2009/11/sen.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Home buyer tax credit extension update; Senate Passes Bill | Real ...</title>
    <link href="http://realestateconsumernews.com/financing/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6660270</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Senate voted 97-1 at 12:16 pm today (eastern time) to end debate on HR 3548 (The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) which includes the amendment extending and expanding the home-buyer tax credit program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://realestateconsumernews.com/financing/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548: SENATE PASSES HR ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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This Blog is for People who are interested in HR3548 The Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill and what is happening to get it passed. Search This Blog. Loading... Wednesday, November 4, 2009. SENATE PASSES HR 3548 EMERGENCY ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-passes-hr-3548-emergency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>11/6- Obama signs bill; House passes UE extension 403-12**UE Final ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/11-6-obama-signs-bill-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0unemployment-update-h-r-3548-revenge-of-cloture-vote-passes-senate-97-1-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12/" rel="alternate"/>
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The House of Representatives just passed the unemployment extension bill HR 3548 by a vote of 403-12. Coming so quickly on the heels of yesterday&amp;#39;s passage of the bill in the Senate, this is very welcome news to the thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/11-6-obama-signs-bill-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0unemployment-update-h-r-3548-revenge-of-cloture-vote-passes-senate-97-1-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Represenative Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance, First-Time ...</title>
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Congressman Joe Courtney announced that he has voted in favor of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which extends an additional 14 weeks of unemployment assistance to all states, including Connecticut, and extends the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://courtney.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=153470&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Approves Homebuyer Tax Credit</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In all, 98 Senators voted in favor of HR 3548, with zero votes against (two Senators did not vote). HR 3548 is a bill is primarily purposed with extending unemployment benefits. The bill is currently amended to include [...]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/11/05/senate-approves-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #334 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Rockefeller [D, WV] </name>
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H.R.3548: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6304&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Homebuyer Tax Credit Gets Closer to Extension &#8211; 4 November 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.cvilleblogs.com/2009/11/04/the-homebuyer-tax-credit-gets-closer-to-extension-%E2%80%93-4-november-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6601626</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlottesville Blogs </name>
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I&amp;#39;m going to be updating this story for a while &#8230; So, the Senate has spoken. It&amp;#39;s amazing how unanimous they can be when spending taxpayer money. It&amp;#39;s no wonder our tax code is so remarkably complex and misunderstood; we are now talking ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cvilleblogs.com/2009/11/04/the-homebuyer-tax-credit-gets-closer-to-extension-%E2%80%93-4-november-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=153131" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6598512</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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Suspensions (6 Bills) 1. H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - agree to Senate Amendments (Rep. McDermott &#8211; Ways and Means). Y 403, N 12. 2. H.R. 1849 - World War I Memorial and Centennial Act of 2009 (Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=153131&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension Passes the Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.bestfhalender.com/best-fha-lender/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-passes-the-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6594118</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Best FHA Lender </name>
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The US Senate late Wednesday unanimously (98-0) passed HR 3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. This bill will extend unemployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bestfhalender.com/best-fha-lender/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-passes-the-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>11/5- House passes UE extension 403-12**UE Final vote passes ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/115-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6591362</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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The House of Representatives just passed the unemployment extension bill HR 3548 by a vote of 403-12. Coming so quickly on the heels of yesterday&amp;#39;s passage of the bill in the Senate, this is very welcome news to the thousands of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/115-house-passes-ue-extension-403-12-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Set To Clear Aid To Jobless, Homebuyers - Money News ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.turnto23.com/money/21524452/detail.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6589369</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TurnTo23.com - Money RSS </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Additional Resources: Congress. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The following are comments from our users. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.turnto23.com/money/21524452/detail.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Home buyer tax credit extension update | Real Estate Industry News</title>
    <link href="http://www.realestateindustrynews.com/real-estate-market/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6589360</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Estate Industry News </name>
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The Senate voted 97-1 at 12:16 pm today (eastern time) to end debate on HR 3548 (The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) which includes the amendment extending and expanding the home-buyer tax credit program.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realestateindustrynews.com/real-estate-market/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>11/5- House vote 2-3 pm EST **UE Final vote passes Senate 98-0 ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/115-house-vote-2-3-pm-est-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6588345</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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The U.S. Senate Wednesday unanimously approved legislation extending federal jobless benefits for up to 20 weeks, continuing a home buyers&amp;#39; tax credit, and a measure allowing businesses to write off some of their losses incurred over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/115-house-vote-2-3-pm-est-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Unemployment Extension Passes Unanimously After Four Weeks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.proinvests.com/senate-unemployment-extension-passes-unanimously-after-four-weeks-of-gop-obstruction/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6588063</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Proinvests.com </name>
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The $2.4 billion cost of extending unemployment benefits is offset by extending through June, 2011, the federal unemployment tax that employers pay for each employee. ___. The bill is H.R. 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.proinvests.com/senate-unemployment-extension-passes-unanimously-after-four-weeks-of-gop-obstruction/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers - The Liberty ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/49263-senate-acts-extend-aid-jobless-homebuyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6584645</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Lounge Political Forums </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548 ___. On the Net: source: AP - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091104/ap_on_bi_ge/us_jobless_benefits_homebuyers [link]. Digg this Post! Add Post to del.icio.us &amp;middot; Bookmark Post in Technorati &amp;middot; Furl this Post! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/49263-senate-acts-extend-aid-jobless-homebuyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Streetsblog New York City &#187; Congress Set to Double the Size of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/11/04/congress-set-to-double-the-size-of-sprawl-centric-home-buyer%E2%80%99s-tax-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6584643</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Streetsblog New York City </name>
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Tax Credit Update - Senate voted 9701 today shortly after noon to end debate on H.R. 3548 (The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) which contains the amendment extending and expanding the tax credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.streetsblog.org/2009/11/04/congress-set-to-double-the-size-of-sprawl-centric-home-buyer%E2%80%99s-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>11/4- 9:00pm EST: **UE Final vote passes Senate 98-0 ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/11-4-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6583136</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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The U.S. Senate Wednesday unanimously approved legislation extending federal jobless benefits for up to 20 weeks, continuing a home buyers&amp;#39; tax credit, and a measure allowing businesses to write off some of their losses incurred over ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/11-4-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Approves Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension : HousingWire ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.housingwire.com/2009/11/04/senate-approves-homebuyer-tax-credit/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6583119</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing Wire </name>
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In all, 98 Senators voted in favor of H.R. 3548, with zero votes against (two Senators did not vote). H.R. 3548 is a bill is primarily purposed with extending unemployment benefits. The bill is currently amended to include the extension ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.housingwire.com/2009/11/04/senate-approves-homebuyer-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Roll Call #333 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6583118</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. John Rockefeller [D, WV] </name>
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H.R.3548: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6301&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Breaking: 11/4- 9:00pm EST: **UE Final vote passes Senate 98-0 ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/breaking-114-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578672</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to offer up to 20 more weeks of unemployment benefits to those who have been out of work a long time, after weeks of delay in which hundreds of thousands of Americans exhausted their government aid ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/breaking-114-900pm-est-ue-final-vote-passes-senate-98-0-unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Approves Extra Unemployment Benefits and Home Buyer Tax ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.savingtoinvest.com/2009/11/senate-approves-extra-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578671</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Saving to Inve$t </name>
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The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved a $45 billion plan to expand a tax credit for first-time home buyers, extend jobless benefits and provide tax refunds to money-losing companies. The bill (H.R.3548) now goes to the House of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.savingtoinvest.com/2009/11/senate-approves-extra-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Tennessee Republican Party |</title>
    <link href="http://www.tngop.org/wordpress/?p=3379" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578071</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Tennessee Republican Party </name>
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WASHINGTON &#8211; U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., today voted to extend federal unemployment benefits. The Senate passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, by a vote of 98 to 0. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tngop.org/wordpress/?p=3379&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Bill Jumps Through Final Procedural Hoop - Blog ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1341-Unemployment-Bill-Jumps-Through-Final-Procedural-Hoop" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578070</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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From The Hill, the latest on HR 3548, the unemployment benefits, homebuyer tax credits and carry-back relief extension bill: Senate Democrats succeeded on Wednesday at ending debate on a bill that would extend most Americans&amp;#39; jobless ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1341-Unemployment-Bill-Jumps-Through-Final-Procedural-Hoop&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>With economy still sputtering, Senate acts to help the jobless ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/with-economy-still-sputtering-senate-acts-to-help-the-jobless-homebuyers-218259/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578069</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Breaking News </name>
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The $2.4 billion cost of extending unemployment benefits is offset by extending through June, 2011, the federal unemployment tax that employers pay for each employee. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/with-economy-still-sputtering-senate-acts-to-help-the-jobless-homebuyers-218259/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Looking at the Homebuyer Tax Credit ---S.Amdt. 2722 to H.R. 3548 ...</title>
    <link href="http://jimduncan.posterous.com/looking-at-the-homebuyer-tax-credit-samdt-272" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578067</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jim Duncan's musings </name>
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Looking at the Homebuyer Tax Credit ---S.Amdt. 2722 to H.R. 3548. SEC. 11. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT. (a) Extension of Application Period.--. (1) IN GENERAL.--Subsection (h) of section 36 of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jimduncan.posterous.com/looking-at-the-homebuyer-tax-credit-samdt-272&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Adopts Unemployment Extension Bill &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/senate-adopts-unemployment-extension-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578065</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have adopted the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 98 to 0. It&amp;#39;s been nothing short of a procedural roller-coaster on this one, but the bill is finally done in the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/senate-adopts-unemployment-extension-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Unemployment Extension Passes Unanimously After Four Weeks ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/04/senate-unemployment-exten_n_346184.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578064</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Huffington Post | Full News Feed </name>
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WASHINGTON &#8212; Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless with up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment benefits and expand a first-time homebuyer tax ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/04/senate-unemployment-exten_n_346184.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Homebuyer Tax Credit Gets Closer to Extension &#8211; 4 November ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.realcentralva.com/2009/11/04/the-homebuyer-tax-credit-gets-closer-to-extension-4-november-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578063</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Real Central VA </name>
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I&amp;#39;m going to be updating this story for a while ... So, the Senate has spoken. It&amp;#39;s amazing how unanimous they can be when spending taxpayer money. It&amp;#39;s no.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realcentralva.com/2009/11/04/the-homebuyer-tax-credit-gets-closer-to-extension-4-november-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Underdog: Senate to Vote on Extended Unemployment Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-to-vote-on-extended-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578031</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Underdog </name>
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The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a procedural motion that clears the way to a vote on legislation (H.R. 3548) that would provide an additional 14 weeks of benefits to unemployed workers in all states and up to 20 weeks in states with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-to-vote-on-extended-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Bill Jumps Through Final Procedural Hoop | Your ...</title>
    <link href="http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/77200" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6578030</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patrick Henry Press News </name>
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Senate Democrats succeeded on Wednesday at ending debate on a bill that would extend most Americans&amp;#39; jobless benefits by at least 14 weeks. The 97-1 cloture vote concludes a four-week standoff between the majority party and GOP leaders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/77200&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Nov 4, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-4-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6577831</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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Senate will resume consideration of the unemployment insurance extension bill, H.R. 3548 and move to vote to invoke cloture on H.R. 3548. In the House, Speaker Pelosi still pushing for a vote this week on her bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-4-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548 vote right now&#8230; &#171; Point/Counterpoint</title>
    <link href="http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/employment-ins-vote-takes-place/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6577830</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point/Counterpoint </name>
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H.R.3548 vote right now&#8230; 11/04/2009. tune into Cspan and get the vote and the various comments right now PST 9:23. Voting 97 to 1, on H.R. 3548. to move forward to Final vote this week&#8230; this was the 2nd and final cloture ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/employment-ins-vote-takes-place/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Adopts Another Cloture Motion on Unemployment Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/senate-adopts-another-cloture-motion-on-unemployment-extension-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6575895</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have adopted yet another procedural (cloture) motion on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 97 to 1. This represents the final procedural vote on the measure. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/senate-adopts-another-cloture-motion-on-unemployment-extension-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension One Step Closer To Passage In ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/4/ui-closer-passage-senate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6575894</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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After attempting to derail the process because their counterparts would not hear a series of unrelated amendments, Senate Republicans have finally exhausted all of their options for blocking a bill extending federal unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/4/ui-closer-passage-senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Update H.R. 3548: Second cloture vote passed 85-2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6574675</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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Moments ago (Tuesday afternoon around 4), the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on H.R. 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/unemployment-update-h-r-3548-second-cloture-vote-passed-85-2-final-vote-expected-today-then-to-house-and-obama-to-sign/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployed and Trying Stories; Great Resume but No Jobs ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.unemployedandtrying.com/2009/11/03/unemployed-and-trying-stories-great-resume-but-no-jobs/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/8508603</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Unemployed and Trying </name>
    </author>
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We need to pass this unemployment extension H. R. 3548 bill YESTERDAY because this is the worst recession I&amp;#39;ve ever experienced and I&amp;#39;m almost 40. It&amp;#39;s bad enough in other countries that people don&amp;#39;t have food and people are sleeping on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unemployedandtrying.com/2009/11/03/unemployed-and-trying-stories-great-resume-but-no-jobs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GOP refuses to speed up vote on unemployment... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883574" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/8460644</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics News Channel </name>
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GOP senators will not acquiesce to an accelerated (relatively speaking) vote on pending federal unemployment benefits extension legislation HR 3548. Despite the passage of an overwhelming cloture vote, Republicans can take up to 30 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883574&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension | Angry Bear</title>
    <link href="http://www.angrybearblog.com/2009/11/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7595945</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Angry Bear </name>
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2), the Senate voted 85-2 to invoke cloture on H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act. It will extend the deadline for the $8000 credit through the end of April 2010. But it will also provide a new credit to existing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.angrybearblog.com/2009/11/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Predovich &amp;amp; Company: 11/3/09 Home Buyer Tax Credit Update</title>
    <link href="http://blog.dpredovich.com/2009/11/11309-home-buyer-tax-credit-update.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/7380496</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Predovich &amp; Company </name>
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The Senate votes 85-2 to invoke cloture on legislation (H.R. 3548) that would extend and expand the home buyer tax credit and tax benefits for money-losing businesses, clearing the way for final passage in coming days. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.dpredovich.com/2009/11/11309-home-buyer-tax-credit-update.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.4026: Preventing All Your Bucks from Aiding non-Citizens is ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4026/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6737493</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Homeland Security... </name>
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H.R.2454 Safe Climate Act [2]; H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership... [2]; H.R.3962 Indian Health Care Im.. ... Source: Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h4026/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>$8000 Tax Credit Extension | Dallas Homes - Real Estate and Loans</title>
    <link href="http://www.texasdallashomes.com/8000-tax-credit-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6660268</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Dallas Homes - Real Estate and Loans </name>
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If the version of HR 3548 moving through the Senate is approved by the House and signed into law, the tax credit &#8212; equal to 10 percent of a home&amp;#39;s purchase price, up to a maximum $8000 &#8212; would be available to a larger pool of borrowers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.texasdallashomes.com/8000-tax-credit-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>See How Your Senators And Reps Vote - Tennessee Gun Owners</title>
    <link href="http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/national-politics-legislation/29819-see-how-your-senators-reps-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6588064</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tennessee Gun Owners </name>
    </author>
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Upcoming VotesUnemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/national-politics-legislation/29819-see-how-your-senators-reps-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>View Appearance | C-SPAN Congressional Chronicle, Created by Cable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=9054977" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6588061</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Richard Durbin's Recent C-SPAN Appearances </name>
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I ask unanimous consent that on Wednesday, November 4, following a period of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 3548, and all postcloture time be considered expired, all amendments to the substitute and bill be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=9054977&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3548" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584635</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Active Legislation (Except New Bills) --... </name>
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A bill in the US Congress: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>one nation under a groove.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/11/one-nation-under-a-groove.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584116</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
    </author>
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Apparently the Senate did not vote last week on HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. I don&amp;#39;t know what&amp;#39;s holding them up this time. I do know that this economy, now widely presumed by the chattering class to be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/11/one-nation-under-a-groove.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>District#8~Tennessee - Recent Votes...11/03/09</title>
    <link href="http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2009/11/district8tennessee-recent-votes110309.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584114</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Underdog </name>
    </author>
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Upcoming Votes : Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - HR3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wwwsecondchance.blogspot.com/2009/11/district8tennessee-recent-votes110309.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Clears the Way for Vote on Aid for Jobless Workers</title>
    <link href="http://www.4ibew.com/2009/11/03/senate-clears-the-way-for-vote-on-aid-for-jobless-workers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584110</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Labor Union Blog </name>
    </author>
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The US Senate yesterday approved a procedural motion that clears the way to a vote on legislation (HR 3548) that would provide an additional 14 weeks of benefits to unemployed workers in all states and up to 20 weeks in states with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4ibew.com/2009/11/03/senate-clears-the-way-for-vote-on-aid-for-jobless-workers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>More tax credit extension info</title>
    <link href="http://talkwithkarajensen.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-tax-credit-extension-info.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584109</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Life and Real Estate </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate on Monday voted 85-2 to place limits on further debate of HR 3548, a bill extending unemployment benefits that includes an admendment that would allow homebuyers to claim the credit on sales under contract before May 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://talkwithkarajensen.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-tax-credit-extension-info.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/3/799955/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6584108</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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4:00pm resume HR3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009. There is a 3:00pm filing deadline for first degree amendments and 4:00pm filing deadline for second degree amendments to HR3548. 5:00pm cloture vote on the Reid-Baucus ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/3/799955/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>$8000/$6500 Tax Credits Are A Done Deal. What&amp;#39;s Next? - CBS ...</title>
    <link href="http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/home-equity/80006500-tax-credits-are-a-done-deal-whats-next/1250/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6578072</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home Equity Blog RSS | MoneyWatch </name>
    </author>
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Tax Credit Update - Senate voted 9701 today shortly after noon to end debate on H.R. 3548 (The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009) which contains the amendment extending and expanding the tax credit. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/home-equity/80006500-tax-credits-are-a-done-deal-whats-next/1250/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Could Vote Today On Tax Credit Extension | San Diego&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://sandiegospreferredlender.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-could-vote-today-on-tax-credit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6578068</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Diego's Preferred Mortgage Lender </name>
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The Senate on Monday voted 85-2 to place limits on further debate of HR 3548, a bill extending unemployment benefits that includes an amendment that would allow home buyers to claim the credit on sales under contract before May 1. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sandiegospreferredlender.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-could-vote-today-on-tax-credit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>As GOP Holds Up Unemployment Extension, Nearly 200000 Lose Their ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/03/as-gop-holds-up-unemploym_n_343828.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6573077</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Latest News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
hr 3548 that has already passed the house. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 07:02 PM on 11/03/2009. - + New chancho24 I&amp;#39;m a Fan of chancho24 I&amp;#39;m a fan of this user 94 fans permalink ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/03/as-gop-holds-up-unemploym_n_343828.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BartBlog - The Blog of BartCop.com &#187; Nearly 200000 lose ...</title>
    <link href="http://bartblog.bartcop.com/2009/11/03/nearly-200000-lose-unemployment-compensation-benefits-while-senate-dithers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6573076</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BartBlog </name>
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The House bill, called the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548), passed overwhelmingly on Sept. 22 by a 331-83 margin. The bill would extend jobless benefits to all states for 14 weeks, with an additional six weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bartblog.bartcop.com/2009/11/03/nearly-200000-lose-unemployment-compensation-benefits-while-senate-dithers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Nov 3, 2009 - Dem&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-3-2009-dems.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6570386</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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The Senate will resume consideration of the unemployment insurance extension bill, H.R. 3548 and post-cloture debate of the Reid-Baucus substitute amendment. Yesterday, the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the Reid-Baucus substitute ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-3-2009-dems.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House leader: Tax credit a go | MortgageRatesAholic</title>
    <link href="http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/19781/house-leader-tax-credit-a-go/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6570357</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MortgageRatesAholic </name>
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The vote to invoke cloture moves HR 3548 closer to a final vote in the Senate as early as today./ppIf the version of HR 3548 moving through the Senate is approved by the House and signed into law, the tax credit -- equal to 10 percent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mortgageratesaholic.com/19781/house-leader-tax-credit-a-go/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chez MRh&#233;: GOP refuses to speed up vote on unemployment extension</title>
    <link href="http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/11/gop-refuses-to-speed-up-vote-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6570355</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chez MRh&#233; </name>
    </author>
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Well there goes my cock-eyed optimism of yesterday. GOP senators will not acquiesce to an accelerated (relatively speaking) vote on pending federal unemployment benefits extension legislation HR 3548. . . . more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/11/gop-refuses-to-speed-up-vote-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Roll Call :: Pioneer Press :: PIONEER PRESS ::</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1861973,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6570354</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Evanston Review :: News :: </name>
    </author>
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A yes vote was to debate a bill (HR 3548) that also provides 14 more weeks of checks in other states. Interior Department: Voting 72-28, senators sent President Obama the final version of a bill providing $32.2 billion for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1861973,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: &amp;quot;Boorish Lawyers&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/11/boorish-lawyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6569667</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
    </author>
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Senate Votes to End Debate on Unemployment Extension Bill - Final Passage Likely on Wednesday - After more than a month of partisan delay, the Senate voted this evening to wrap up debate of H.R. 3548, the unemployment benefits extension ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/11/boorish-lawyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | Senate Clears the Way for Vote on Aid for ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/11/03/senate-clears-the-way-for-vote-on-aid-for-jobless-workers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6569665</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
    </author>
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The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a procedural motion that clears the way to a vote on legislation (H.R. 3548) that would provide an additional 14 weeks of benefits to unemployed workers in all states and up to 20 weeks in states with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/11/03/senate-clears-the-way-for-vote-on-aid-for-jobless-workers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Another Cloture Vote Required For Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/3/another-cloture-vote-ui" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6568567</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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The legislative slog to approve an unemployment benefit extension continues. Last night, the Senate voted by an 85-2 margin for cloture on H.R. 3548. Most reporters (myself included) thought that motion limited debate for good, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/3/another-cloture-vote-ui&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 11-2-09: Recent and Upcoming ...</title>
    <link href="http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-11-2-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6568367</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative First </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 &#8211; H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-11-2-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kansas Family Court Reform Coalition: MegaVote for Kansas&amp;#39; 2nd ...</title>
    <link href="http://ks-fcrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/megavote-for-kansas-2nd-congressional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6565665</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas Family Court Reform Coalition </name>
    </author>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ks-fcrc.blogspot.com/2009/11/megavote-for-kansas-2nd-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill November 2-6: University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-2-6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/9703951</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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The Senate will convene at 2:00 pm to consider HR 3548, Unemployment Aid, a homebuyer tax credit and corporate tax provisions. Later in the week the Senate may consider two FY 2010 spending bills: Military Construction-VA and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-2-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate votes 85-2 to hold final unemployment... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882226" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/8048856</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
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Earlier today the Senate passed an overwhelming vote for cloture on HR 3548, the bill that&amp;#39;s been languishing in the Senate for so long, held up by amendments from both sides of the aisle as well as the slow political procedure that is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882226&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Clears Second Procedural Vote In Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/ui-extension-clears-second-cloture" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/7667586</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois </name>
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Moments ago, the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on H.R. 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans -- Missouri Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/ui-extension-clears-second-cloture&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Wrex Files: This will help many people</title>
    <link href="http://kevwrex.blogspot.com/2009/11/this-will-help-many-people.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/7380497</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wrex Files </name>
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After more than a month of partisan delay, the Senate voted this evening to wrap up debate of H.R. 3548, the unemployment benefits extension bill. The bill is now set for easy passage later in the week, possibly late on Tuesday night ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kevwrex.blogspot.com/2009/11/this-will-help-many-people.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sessions Lies About Unemployment Benefits Going To &amp;#39;Illegals ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.laprogressive.com/immigration-reform/sessions-lies-about-unemployment-benefits-going-to-illegals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/7326078</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The LA Progressive </name>
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THE LIST of the irresponsible republicans still saying no to passing the H.R.3548 &#8211; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Unbelievable! Everyone pass this list along everyone you know. And post it everywhere you can on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laprogressive.com/immigration-reform/sessions-lies-about-unemployment-benefits-going-to-illegals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nov 2nd Unemployment Vote Information:</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/nov-2nd-unemployment-vote-information.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6814696</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR... </name>
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At about 4 pm CST today, the Senate will take its second cloture vote on HR 3548, which would provide an extra 14 weeks of unemployment assistance (and 20 weeks for those in states with unemployment rates above 8.5 percent) to workers ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/nov-2nd-unemployment-vote-information.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress - Health Care Hits the Floor</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1335-This-Week-in-Congress-Health-Care-Hits-the-Floor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6604591</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
    </author>
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4:00pm resume HR3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009. There is a 3:00pm filing deadline for first degree amendments and 4:00pm filing deadline for second degree amendments to HR3548. 5:00pm cloture vote on the Reid-Baucus ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1335-This-Week-in-Congress-Health-Care-Hits-the-Floor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; regarding HR3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6279" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6591301</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] </name>
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Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] voted &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; on the question: On the Motion (Motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus Amdt. No. 2712 to HR 3548. ) regarding HR3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6279&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate votes 85-2 to hold final unemployment... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882226&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6577832</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather Politics Essential </name>
    </author>
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Here is Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - who originally helped broker the amendment to extend HR 3548 to all 50 states - calling for quick final passage of the bill, which could take place as early as tomorrow: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882226&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Moves Home Buyer Tax Credit Forward With Today&amp;#39;s Cloture ...</title>
    <link href="http://regisskeehan.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/senate-moves-home-buyer-tax-credit-forward-with-todays-cloture-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6575607</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Housing 101 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate today voted to stop debate on the Home Buyer Tax Credit bill (Baucus amendment Number 2712 to HR 3548) by an 85 to 2 vote with 13 members not voting. Then it faces another cloture vote tomorrow. This should enable the bill to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://regisskeehan.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/senate-moves-home-buyer-tax-credit-forward-with-todays-cloture-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Half in Ten and CAP Action: Congress Must Act Quickly to Extend ...</title>
    <link href="http://halfinten.org/half-in-ten-and-cap-action-congress-must-act-quickly-to-extend-help-to-the-unemployed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6574471</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Half in Ten: From Poverty to Prosperity </name>
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The Senate bill, called the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, HR 3548, would extend jobless benefits to all states for 14 weeks, with an additional six weeks for states with more than 8.5 percent unemployment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://halfinten.org/half-in-ten-and-cap-action-congress-must-act-quickly-to-extend-help-to-the-unemployed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IRS Electronic Distribution</title>
    <link href="http://vita-volunteers-org.blogspot.com/2009/11/irs-electronic-distribution.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6574468</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vita-Volunteers.org Upcoming Events Blog </name>
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On Thursday, October 29th, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a motion to close debate on the Reid/Baucus amendment, and HR 3548, &#8220;Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&#8221; A cloture vote will occur on Monday, November 2nd. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://vita-volunteers-org.blogspot.com/2009/11/irs-electronic-distribution.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill November 2-6</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-2-6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6574467</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate will convene at 2:00 pm to consider HR 3548, Unemployment Aid, a homebuyer tax credit and corporate tax provisions. Later in the week the Senate may consider two FY 2010 spending bills: Military Construction-VA and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-november-2-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of November 2</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/11/02/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-november-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6574466</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate convenes at 2 pm and resumes consideration of HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, with a 5 pm cloture vote on the Baucus/Reid substitute, Amendment 2712, which also extends the home buyer tax credit and NOL ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/11/02/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-november-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/11/3/04054/7573" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6574464</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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4:00pm resume HR3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009. There is a 3:00pm filing deadline for first degree amendments and 4:00pm filing deadline for second degree amendments to HR3548. 5:00pm cloture vote on the Reid-Baucus ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/11/3/04054/7573&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Norris Group Real Estate News Roundup 11/2/09 | The Norris ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/news/the-norris-group-real-estate-news-roundup-11209/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6573078</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Norris Group Blog </name>
    </author>
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A procedural vote on the unemployment benefit legislation, HR 3548, is expected today, Congressional Quarterly reported, with final passage by the end of the week.&#8221; Los Angeles Times &#8211; &#8220;Home valuation code could soon undergo major ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenorrisgroup.com/blog/news/the-norris-group-real-estate-news-roundup-11209/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extending Help to the Unemployed - The Hill&amp;#39;s Congress Blog</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/65835-extending-help-to-the-unemployed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6570387</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Blog </name>
    </author>
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The Senate bill, called the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, H.R. 3548, would extend jobless benefits to all states for 14 weeks, with an additional six weeks for states with more than 8.5 percent unemployment, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/economy-a-budget/65835-extending-help-to-the-unemployed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DownsizeDC.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/healthcare-and-read-the-bills-will-you-survive-the-1-900-page-tumor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6569666</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownsizeDC.org </name>
    </author>
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... motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, and that there be 30 minutes of debate prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 3548, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/healthcare-and-read-the-bills-will-you-survive-the-1-900-page-tumor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update: Another Senate cloture vote required?!?! House to delay UE ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/update-another-senate-cloture-vote-required-house-to-delay-ue-vote-until-after-healthcare-cloture-passes-senate-85-2next-the-final-senate-vote-in-30-hours-unemployment-update-senate-vote-toda/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6568568</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
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Update: 11/3: OMG, ANOTHER cloture vote required BEFORE the final Senate vote?? WTH? THEN to the House? Could HARRY REID BE ANY MORE INCOMPETENT IF HE TRIED??? And now it will have to compete in the House against their dopey Healthcare ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/update-another-senate-cloture-vote-required-house-to-delay-ue-vote-until-after-healthcare-cloture-passes-senate-85-2next-the-final-senate-vote-in-30-hours-unemployment-update-senate-vote-toda/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress - Health Care Hits the Floor</title>
    <link href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/0ueyHZFMJbI/1335-This-Week-in-Congress-Health-Care-Hits-the-Floor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564239</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
    </author>
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...is a 3:00pm filing deadline for first degree amendments and 4:00pm filing deadline for second degree amendments to H.R.3548. 5:00pm cloture vote on the Reid-Baucus substitute amendment to.H.R.3548.   After many months of committee work and behind-the-sc&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OpenCongressCongressGossipBlog/~3/0ueyHZFMJbI/1335-This-Week-in-Congress-Health-Care-Hits-the-Floor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Votes to End Debate on Unemployment Extension Bill - Final ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1337-Senate-Votes-to-End-Debate-on-Unemployment-Extension-Bill-Final-Passage-Likely-on-Wednesday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564227</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
    </author>
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After more than a month of partisan delay, the Senate voted this evening to wrap up debate of HR 3548, the unemployment benefits extension bill. The bill is now set for easy passage later in the week, possibly late on Tuesday night but ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1337-Senate-Votes-to-End-Debate-on-Unemployment-Extension-Bill-Final-Passage-Likely-on-Wednesday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for S.C.&amp;#39;s 1st ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/11/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564226</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
    </author>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/11/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension ~ Angry Bear</title>
    <link href="http://angrybear.blogspot.com/2009/11/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561765</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Angry Bear </name>
    </author>
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2), the Senate voted 85-2 to invoke cloture on H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act. It will extend the deadline for the $8000 credit through the end of April 2010. But it will also provide a new credit to existing ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://angrybear.blogspot.com/2009/11/home-buyer-tax-credit-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Nov 2, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-2-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561764</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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Senate will resume consideration of the unemployment insurance extension bill, H.R. 3548. At 5 PM, the Senate will vote on cloture on the Baucus-Reid substitute amendment, which includes the unemployment benefits extension and an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/11/today-in-washington-d-c-nov-2-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Invokes Cloture on Unemployment Extension Bill &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/senate-invokes-cloture-on-unemployment-extension-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561762</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
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Senators have adopted a procedural (cloture) motion on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 85 to 2. The vote actually occurred on the Senate substitute amendment, which modifies the House-passed bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/senate-invokes-cloture-on-unemployment-extension-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Clears Second Procedural Vote In Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/ui-extension-clears-second-cloture" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561761</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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Moments ago, the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on H.R. 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans -- Missouri Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/ui-extension-clears-second-cloture&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: Senate ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-unemployment-3548-cloture-vote.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561395</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let's get HR 3548 Passed! </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed! My unemployment story, and updates on the status of HR3548 will be posted on here. Keep checking back as the more I learn, the more I will post. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/senate-unemployment-3548-cloture-vote.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Americans for Tax Reform Center for Fiscal Accountability</title>
    <link href="http://www.fiscalaccountability.org/index.php?content=oppuiexten" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561394</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center for Fiscal Accountability - - RSS </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
CFA urges opposition to the Reid/Baucus substitute amendment to H.R. 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The reasons: a. it&amp;#39;s bad policy, and b. although tax credits were added to the substitute, the bill still ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.fiscalaccountability.org/index.php?content=oppuiexten&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update: Cloture passes Senate 85-2:next the &amp;#39;final&amp;#39; Senate vote in ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/update-cloture-passes-senate-85-2next-the-final-senate-vote-in-30-hours-unemployment-update-senate-vote-today-on-cloture-if-it-passes-another-30-hrs-before-final-vote-then-to-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6561393</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Moments ago, the Senate voted by an overwhelming majority for cloture on H.R. 3548, a federal unemployment benefit extension. While 85 lawmakers supported the procedural motion, only two Republicans &#8212; Missouri Sen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/update-cloture-passes-senate-85-2next-the-final-senate-vote-in-30-hours-unemployment-update-senate-vote-today-on-cloture-if-it-passes-another-30-hrs-before-final-vote-then-to-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate To Take Second Vote On Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/senate-takes-second-ui-vote" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6558751</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Could this be the week that the Senate finally passes an unemployment benefits extension? Senate Majority Harry Reid (D-NV) thinks so. At about 4 p.m. CST today, the Senate will take its second cloture vote on H.R. 3548, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/11/2/senate-takes-second-ui-vote&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sessions Lies About Unemployment Benefits Going To &amp;#39;Illegals ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.laprogressive.com/2009/11/02/sessions-lies-about-unemployment-benefits-going-to-illegals/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6558750</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The LA Progressive </name>
    </author>
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Undocumented immigrants may possess stolen or fake SSNs, but if they try to apply for public benefits, the likelihood of them getting caught is very high.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.laprogressive.com/2009/11/02/sessions-lies-about-unemployment-benefits-going-to-illegals/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Update: Senate vote today on cloture &#8211; if it passes ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/unemployment-update-senate-vote-today-on-cloture-if-it-passes-another-30-hrs-before-final-vote-then-to-house/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6558631</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Many Americans currently on unemployment are very interested to know if the unemployment benefits extension, H.R. 3548, will pass this week. Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced that there will be another cloture vote on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/unemployment-update-senate-vote-today-on-cloture-if-it-passes-another-30-hrs-before-final-vote-then-to-house/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HR 3404 - Unemployment Extended Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/01/hr-3404-unemployment-extended-benefits.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6591300</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Hey guys HR 3548 was introduced yesterday to fast track those of us in states with a 3 month rolling 8.5% unemployment rate. HR3404 still there but could take several weeks to get through Congress. This new bill extends benefits to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/11/01/hr-3404-unemployment-extended-benefits.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Senate Cloakroom: Nov. 2 &#8211; 6</title>
    <link href="http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/01/the-senate-cloakroom-nov-2-%E2%80%93-6/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6574472</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Foundry </name>
    </author>
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The extension of unemployment benefits (HR 3548) faces a key procedural vote Monday afternoon. If successful, that measure will pass the Senate this week. Several stalled spending bills remain on the Senate&amp;#39;s backburner, including the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.heritage.org/2009/11/01/the-senate-cloakroom-nov-2-%E2%80%93-6/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nov 1st 2009</title>
    <link href="http://badideanews.com/?p=1860" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6574465</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bad Idea News </name>
    </author>
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to HR 3548. 10/27/2009 18:00. Cloture Motion Agreed to 87-13 (3/5 required). Senate Roll #328. Yea. Confirmation of Irene Cornelia Berger of West Virginia to be US District Judge. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://badideanews.com/?p=1860&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: Lawyers</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/lawyers.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6546914</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
    </author>
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Republican Filibuster Of Unemployment Insurance Extension Broken - Early in the week the Senate tried taking up Rep. Jim McDermott&amp;#39;s rather urgent bill, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance to the hundreds . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/lawyers.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Week Ahead: Health Care Bill Headlines House Action; Senate to ...</title>
    <link href="http://ncbm.org/2009/11/the-week-ahead-health-care-bill-headlines-house-action-senate-to-focus-on-unemployment-and-spending/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6574470</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NCBM </name>
    </author>
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In the Senate, the week will begin with more work on a bill (HR 3548) that would extend unemployment insurance benefits. Democrats plan to offer a substitute amendment that would provide benefits to jobless Americans for an additional ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ncbm.org/2009/11/the-week-ahead-health-care-bill-headlines-house-action-senate-to-focus-on-unemployment-and-spending/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: United States President Barack Obama</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/united-states-president-barack-obama_31.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6547559</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Republican Filibuster Of Unemployment Insurance Extension Broken - Early in the week the Senate tried taking up Rep. Jim McDermott&amp;#39;s rather urgent bill, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance to the hundreds . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/united-states-president-barack-obama_31.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit Pending in Senate &#171; Kevin Polakovich</title>
    <link href="http://kevinpolakovich.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/expanded-homebuyer-tax-credit-pending-in-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6575606</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kevin Polakovich </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Still, it is unclear when the Senate will pass the extension bill (H.R. 3548), despite broad bi-partisan support. The current $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit is set to expire Nov. 30. I&amp;#39;ll keep you posted. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kevinpolakovich.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/expanded-homebuyer-tax-credit-pending-in-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment extension still bogged down in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/30/unemployment-extension-still-bogged-down-in-senate/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6547562</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
    </author>
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There are several procedural avenues to get the bill, HR 3548, to the Senate floor for a vote, but they all take time. (Mike Lillis at The Washington Independent gives a great primer on the Senate&amp;#39;s arcane procedural rules HERE.) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/30/unemployment-extension-still-bogged-down-in-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What Happened to HR 3548 - The Third Federal Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.octofinder.com/@/efb340bc2f2c6409cfd9a5c1e1a0f4a8" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6547561</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>- OFinder aggregated posts with the keyword:... </name>
    </author>
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unemployment, extension, unemployment, extension, senate, amendment, people, benefits, states, seamist, going, passed, unemployed, food, federal, year, vote, rate, weeks, money, care,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.octofinder.com/@/efb340bc2f2c6409cfd9a5c1e1a0f4a8&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jobless American Workers: The Clock is Ticking-another 7000 ...</title>
    <link href="http://joblessamericanworkers.blogspot.com/2009/10/clock-is-ticking-another-7000-jobless.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6540226</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobless American Workers </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senator Reid has been instrumental in pushing passage of Bill H.R. 3548 in the Senate. &#8220;The Republican response to that idea might sound familiar. It&amp;#39;s a word we&amp;#39;ve heard from them more than any other in recent days. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://joblessamericanworkers.blogspot.com/2009/10/clock-is-ticking-another-7000-jobless.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 30, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-30-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6537738</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate will voting on Monday evening on cloture on the Baucus-Reid substitute amendment to H.R. 3548, the unemployment insurance extension bill. Yesterday, the Senate voted 72-28 to approve the conference report for the fiscal year ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-30-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: Why do you keep voting Henry ...</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-do-you-keep-voting-henry-brown-into.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6534627</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R. 3548. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - House Version. TOPICS: Economic stimulus, Unemployment, Workplace &amp;amp; Job Creation. YEA, Voted to support the middle class ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/why-do-you-keep-voting-henry-brown-into.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Second Cloture Vote Scheduled For Unemployment Bill | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/30/cloture-vote-ui-scheduled" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6533585</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
There are a lot of questions among our readers about when the next vote on H.R. 3548 will take place. Late last evening, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced that his chamber will hold another cloture vote Monday on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/30/cloture-vote-ui-scheduled&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Set for Passage Next Week &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/unemployment-extension-set-for-passage-next-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6530399</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It appears increasingly likely that Senators will pass the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) sometime next week. Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) indicated this morning that if Monday&amp;#39;s procedural (cloture) motion is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/unemployment-extension-set-for-passage-next-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Active Legislation in Congress Oct 26, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/10/28/active-legislation-in-congress-oct-26-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6520303</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T23:46:07Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative Thoughts</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#160;I wanted to see what the health bill is they are working on and by looking at this list these are the priorities today they are working on.&#160; I wanted to share this so we can get a chance to read these bills and get an idea of what they are doing.    Act&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativethoughts.us/2009/10/28/active-legislation-in-congress-oct-26-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update 5: Bill signed. Procedural vote now scheduled for Nov 2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-5-bill-signed-procedural-vote-now-scheduled-for-nov-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6846921</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The extension and expansion of a tax credit for first-time homebuyers has been incorporated into Senate legislation that would extend unemployment benefits. The Senate will hold a procedural vote on the legislation on Nov. 2. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-5-bill-signed-procedural-vote-now-scheduled-for-nov-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin: GOP&amp;#39;s Obstruction Of Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://idrunk.com/2009/10/29/durbin-gops-obstruction-of-unemployment-benefits-extension-fundamentally-unfair/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6547564</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Drunk at idrunk.com </name>
    </author>
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Now that a Senate has overcome a procedural hump &amp;amp; voted by a wide margin in favor of cloture on HR 3548, an extension of federal unemployment insurance, Democratic Senators are laying into air Republican counterparts for a multiple ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://idrunk.com/2009/10/29/durbin-gops-obstruction-of-unemployment-benefits-extension-fundamentally-unfair/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House &amp;amp; Senate wrap-up</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/29/23935/603" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6547560</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
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Senator Reid filled the amendment tree and filed cloture on the substitute amendment and on HR3548, Unemployment Insurance during Thursday&amp;#39;s session. Votes: 330: On the motion to waive the rule 28 point of order w/ respect to the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/29/23935/603&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Comment on PASS THE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT EXTENSION BILL(S.1699/HR ...</title>
    <link href="http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?p=1112195#p1112195" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6546916</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Colorado Neighbors </name>
    </author>
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On this issue, since the idea was to address unemployment caused by the downturn, it would have been more fair to extend benefits for everyone as they have done; and then tack on the further weeks to people in states that have an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://neighbors.denverpost.com/viewtopic.php?p=1112195#p1112195&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update 3: Procedural vote now scheduled for Nov 2; Looks like no ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-3-procedural-vote-now-scheduled-for-nov-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6535295</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
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The extension and expansion of a tax credit for first-time homebuyers has been incorporated into Senate legislation that would extend unemployment benefits. The Senate will hold a procedural vote on the legislation on Nov. 2. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-3-procedural-vote-now-scheduled-for-nov-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Credit Update &#8212; is expanding it a good thing?</title>
    <link href="http://www.truliablog.com/2009/10/29/tax-credit-update-is-expanding-it-a-good-thing/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6529458</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trulia Blog - Real Estate Blog </name>
    </author>
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As far as I can tell, it&amp;#39;s unclear how this proposal will move &#8212; as an amendment to the unemployment insurance legislation (HR 3548) or as a stand alone bill. No matter how it progresses, in order to be effective, the plan must ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.truliablog.com/2009/10/29/tax-credit-update-is-expanding-it-a-good-thing/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update 2: Looks like no UE vote until next week; COBRA subsidy ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6527248</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
    </author>
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Update 2 here above the post: Looks as though there will be no vote on the UE Extension until next week now. ProgressIllinois is reporting the GOP has agreed to back off the EVerify and ACORN Amendments, but they want votes on ending ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/update-2-looks-like-no-ue-vote-until-next-week-cobra-subsidy-extension-unemployment-extension-update-reid-still-wrangling-on-amendments/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Wonk Room &#187; Sessions Lies About Unemployment Benefits Going To ...</title>
    <link href="http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/10/29/sessions-everify/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6527246</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wonk Room </name>
    </author>
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Sessions Lies About Unemployment Benefits Going To &amp;#39;Illegals&amp;#39;. Yesterday, on Fox News&amp;#39; Your World with Neil Cavuto, Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) proclaimed that Democrats are trying to prevent him from submitting an amendment that would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wonkroom.thinkprogress.org/2009/10/29/sessions-everify/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin: GOP&amp;#39;s Obstruction Of Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/73421" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6527245</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patrick Henry Press News </name>
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Now that the Senate has overcome a procedural hump and voted by a wide margin in favor of cloture on H.R. 3548, an extension of federal unemployment insurance, Democratic Senators are laying into their Republican counterparts for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/73421&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin: GOP&amp;#39;s Obstruction Of Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/durbin-gops-obstruction-unemployment-benef" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526849</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Crooks and Liars </name>
    </author>
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From Progress Illinois-Durbin: GOP&amp;#39;s Obstruction Of Unemployment Benefits Extension &amp;quot;Fundamentally Unfair&amp;quot;: Now that the Senate has overcome a procedural hump and voted by a wide margin in favor of cloture on HR 3548, an extension of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://videocafe.crooksandliars.com/heather/durbin-gops-obstruction-unemployment-benef&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Random Thoughts from Random Places: More U.S. Senate Bullshit</title>
    <link href="http://snunes.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-us-senate-bullshit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526848</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Random Thoughts from Random Places </name>
    </author>
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Almost two days after the H.R. 3548 survived its first cloture vote, there has been no major movement on the bill that would extend unemployment insurance for Americans who have exhausted their benefits. Why? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://snunes.blogspot.com/2009/10/more-us-senate-bullshit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Confirms Regina Benjamin as Surgeon General &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/senate-confirms-regina-benjamin-as-surgeon-general/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526847</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
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http://democrats.senate.gov/calendar/2009-11.html. They have already voted on the cloture and since when is there a substitute amendment to HR 3548? More stalling BS tactics clearly. Who do they think they are kidding anyway? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/senate-confirms-regina-benjamin-as-surgeon-general/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>GOP Sets Up More Roadblocks To Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/29/gop-adds-new-roadblocks-to-ui-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526844</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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Almost two days after the H.R. 3548 survived its first cloture vote, there has been no major movement on the bill that would extend unemployment insurance for Americans who have exhausted their benefits. Why? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/29/gop-adds-new-roadblocks-to-ui-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 28, 2009 - the ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-28-2009_29.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6526549</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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Later today, the Senate is expected to adopt the motion to proceed to H.R. 3548, the unemployment insurance extension bill. An agreement on considering amendments to the bill has still not been worked out. Also later today, the House is ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-28-2009_29.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Real Estate Blog - THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS TAX CREDIT EXTENSION ...</title>
    <link href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/1309108/the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extension-is-it-soup-yet-or-is-it-still-sausage-" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6525321</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ActiveRain Real Estate Network </name>
    </author>
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There are two bills HR 3548 and S 1699 to track and when the Senate and House versions come together and the President signs it THEN and ONLY THEN should anyone be posting that the credit has been extended. Anyone who wants to track the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogsview/1309108/the-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-extension-is-it-soup-yet-or-is-it-still-sausage-&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/27/797931/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6520306</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T10:16:02Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos</name>
    </author>
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In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009     House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business  First Vote Predicted...  12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.  Last Vote Predicted...  2:00 &#8211; 3:00 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/27/797931/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20580" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6520305</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T10:16:02Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change</name>
    </author>
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In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009     House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business  First Vote Predicted...  12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.  Last Vote Predicted...  2:00 &#8211; 3:00 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20580&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20586" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6520304</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T10:16:02Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009     House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business  First Vote Predicted...  12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.  Last Vote Predicted...  2:00 &#8211; 3:00 &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20586&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opencongress.org</title>
    <link href="http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/opencongress-org/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/10474853</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>nativegrl77</name>
    </author>
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http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/opencongress-org/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: My Story: So I ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-story-so-i-am-unemployed.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/8724049</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let's get HR 3548 Passed! </name>
    </author>
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I am keeping my fingers crossed that Congress gets off their butts and passes HR 3548 to buy myself a few more weeks to try and find work. I do not enjoy being unemployed. It has crushed my pride and my dignity sitting at home when I ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-story-so-i-am-unemployed.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>hr 3548&#8230; &#171; Point/Counterpoint</title>
    <link href="http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/hr-3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6573126</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point/Counterpoint </name>
    </author>
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With the jobless rate at 9.8 percent and rising, Senate Democrats have scheduled a big vote this afternoon to move forward with their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548), which has been blocked by Republicans for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/hr-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed!: Some updates on ...</title>
    <link href="http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/some-updates-on-hr-3548-10-28-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6561766</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>My Unemployment Story: Let's get HR 3548 Passed! </name>
    </author>
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My Unemployment Story: Let&amp;#39;s get HR 3548 Passed! My unemployment story, and updates on the status of HR3548 will be posted on here. Keep checking back as the more I learn, the more I will post. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myunemploymentstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/some-updates-on-hr-3548-10-28-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Eyes Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit Senate leaders are ...</title>
    <link href="http://uptownrealtor.blogspot.com/2009/10/senate-eyes-expanded-homebuyer-tax.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6555426</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Uptown Charlotte Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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The Senate is slated to vote on ending a filibuster Tuesday evening so that the senators can vote Wednesday on HR 3548 and send the extension bill back to the House of Representatives.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://uptownrealtor.blogspot.com/2009/10/senate-eyes-expanded-homebuyer-tax.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://malarkynews.com/today-in-congress-53/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6547563</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>malarkynews </name>
    </author>
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Following morning business, the Senate will resume the motion to proceed to HR3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009, post-cloture. Another Wednesday in October full of suspensions, with the CR expiring on Sunday and the new ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://malarkynews.com/today-in-congress-53/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>If the GOP Isn&amp;#39;t Forced to Vote, They&amp;#39;ll Never Learn: Does Reid ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/933" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6546919</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BuzzFlash.org - Progressive News and Commentary... </name>
    </author>
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The vote on whether to consider HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, in the Senate was 87 to 13, moving the bill toward final consideration on the Senate floor. The bill has changed since its original passage in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.buzzflash.com/analysis/933&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>unemployment benefits extension, plus credit card reform acceleration.</title>
    <link href="http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/10/unemployment-benefits-extension-plus-credit-card-reform-acceleration.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6546917</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thieves in the Temple. </name>
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But the Democratic Senate leadership brought HR 3548 -- which would extend unemployment benefits another 14 weeks for workers in all 50 states, and add another six weeks of benefits for workers in states with unemployment rates above ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://amento.typepad.com/thieves/2009/10/unemployment-benefits-extension-plus-credit-card-reform-acceleration.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DeMint, Graham vote Against South Carolina&amp;#39;s Unemployed</title>
    <link href="http://columbia.news.sc/2009/10/28/demint-graham-vote-against-scouth-carolinas-unemployed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6546915</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Columbia, SC News </name>
    </author>
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On Tuesday, October 27th, the US Senate approved a motion to move forward on their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (HR 3548). The bill under discussion would extend benefits for people who have exhausted them by 14 weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://columbia.news.sc/2009/10/28/demint-graham-vote-against-scouth-carolinas-unemployed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Moves to Unemployment Extension with Tax Amendments ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.ahlstarz.com/node/21" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6521427</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AHLSTARZ Tax and Accounting Service </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Senate on October 27 easily overcame a procedural hurdle by an 87-to-13 margin that clears the way for lawmakers to take up the Unemployment Compensation Extension Bill of 2009 (HR 3548) extending unemployment benefits and several ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ahlstarz.com/node/21&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boston&amp;#39;s Complete Real Estate: H.R. 3548</title>
    <link href="http://tyebostick.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3458.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517162</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Boston's Complete Real Estate </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3548. Unemployment benefits extended....which means: The Extended and Expanded Tax Credit will contain the following provisions: Amount: $8000. Eligibility: ALL HOME BUYERS (Step-up buyers will have to have lived in their current ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tyebostick.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3458.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Statement of Obama Administration Policy &#8211; Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://traceyricksfoster.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/statement-of-obama-administration-policy-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517161</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>THE WASHINGTON REVIEW &amp; COMMENTARY: Weekly... </name>
    </author>
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H.R. 3548 &#8212; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. (Rep. McDermott, D-Washington, and 49 cosponsors). The Administration supports providing additional weeks of unemployment benefits to Americans who are suffering from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traceyricksfoster.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/statement-of-obama-administration-policy-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin: GOP&amp;#39;s Obstruction Of Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/28/durbin-republican-obstruction-wrong" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6517081</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Now that the Senate has overcome a procedural hump and voted by a wide margin in favor of cloture on H.R. 3548, an extension of federal unemployment insurance, Democratic Senators are laying into their Republican counterparts for the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/28/durbin-republican-obstruction-wrong&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>EcoBizWatch - Senate votes to booty up abandoned account extension</title>
    <link href="http://ecobizwatch.com/read/senate-votes-to-booty-up-abandoned-account-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6516423</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economy and Business News Watch </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Write on Business &amp;amp; Economy | October 28, 2009 |. Free search and download videos from Youtube, Google, Metacafe, Break, Spike, Blip.tv, Dailymotion, Pornput, Redtube ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ecobizwatch.com/read/senate-votes-to-booty-up-abandoned-account-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tax Update Blog: Whither the homebuyer credit?</title>
    <link href="http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005299.php" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6516422</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roth &amp; Company, PC </name>
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As passed by the House September 22, H.R. 3548 would extend unemployment insurance payments for jobless workers in states with high unemployment rates. The additional benefits would be offset by a one-year extension of the 0.2 percent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rothcpa.com/archives/005299.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DeMint, Graham vote Against South Carolina&amp;#39;s Unemployed | South ...</title>
    <link href="http://news.sc/2009/10/28/demint-graham-vote-against-south-carolina%E2%80%99s-unemployed/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6516421</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>South Carolina News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Tuesday, October 27th, the US Senate approved a motion to move forward on their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (HR 3548). The bill.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.sc/2009/10/28/demint-graham-vote-against-south-carolina%E2%80%99s-unemployed/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Desert Beacon: Coffee and the Papers: Meanwhile Back In The Senate</title>
    <link href="http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/10/coffee-and-papers-meanwhile-back-in.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6514348</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Beacon </name>
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Senator John Ensign (R-NV) may have placed his ranking among the Obstructionists in slight jeopardy by voting for cloture on H.R. 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. Both Nevada Senators voted in favor of bringing the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://desertbeacon.blogspot.com/2009/10/coffee-and-papers-meanwhile-back-in.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 28, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-28-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6514347</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
    </author>
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Also, the Senate invoked cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3548 the unemployment insurance extension bill, by a vote of 87-13. Today, the Senate is now in post-cloture debate on H.R. 3548 which is expected all day unless a time ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-28-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Truth to Power: &amp;quot;Wells Fargo and the Rest of Your Big-Bank Friends ...</title>
    <link href="http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/wells-fargo-and-rest-of-your-big-bank.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6511228</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Truth to Power </name>
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    <content type="html">
Senate Passes Procedural Hurdle For Extending Jobless Benefits - After a month of delay, the Senate this afternoon approved a motion to move forward on their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548). ... 16 hours ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://accesstoinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/wells-fargo-and-rest-of-your-big-bank.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Procedural Hurdle For Extending Jobless Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/71833" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510794</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patrick Henry Press News </name>
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After a month of delay, the Senate this afternoon approved a motion to move forward on their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548). The motion to overcome Republican objections and proceed to an official debate of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/71833&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Vote Live-Blog | Your progressive news source.</title>
    <link href="http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/71834" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510793</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Patrick Henry Press News </name>
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With the jobless rate at 9.8 percent and rising, Senate Democrats have scheduled a big vote this afternoon to move forward with their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548), which has been blocked by Republicans for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://patrickhenrypress.info/?q=node/71834&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&gt;&gt;North Carolina Congress (district 6) how did they vote?</title>
    <link href="http://brendabowers.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/north-carolina-congress-district-6-how-did-they-vote/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510166</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T10:36:24Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>And So I Go: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow</name>
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October 26, 2009In this MegaVote for North Carolina&#8217;s 6th Congressional District:  &#160;    Recent Congressional Votes      Senate: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010    Senate: Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009    Senate: Nation&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://brendabowers.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/north-carolina-congress-district-6-how-did-they-vote/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20551" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510168</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T10:16:02Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change</name>
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In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009     House Meets At... 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour  12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business  First Vote Predicted... 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.  Last Vote Predi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20551&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20546" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6510167</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T10:16:02Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009     House Meets At... 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour  12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business  First Vote Predicted... 12:00 &#8211; 1:00 p.m.  Last Vote Predi&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20546&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sanctuary in San Francisco</title>
    <link href="http://thenewamerican.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=2174:sanctuary-in-san-francisco&amp;amp;catid=22:immigration&amp;amp;Itemid=40" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/10256679</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>U.S. News </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He is determined to adjoin E-Verify as a permanent amendment to the Senate Unemployment benefit extension bill H.R.3548 for 14 weeks. In the same amendment Sen. Sessions would require new applicants for unemployment compensation to have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thenewamerican.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;view=article&amp;amp;id=2174:sanctuary-in-san-francisco&amp;amp;catid=22:immigration&amp;amp;Itemid=40&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Passes Procedural Hurdle For Extending Jobless Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1325-Senate-Passes-Procedural-Hurdle-For-Extending-Jobless-Benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/8095632</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
After a month of delay, the Senate this afternoon approved a motion to move forward on their bill to extend unemployment insurance benefits (HR 3548). The motion to overcome Republican objections and proceed to an official debate of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1325-Senate-Passes-Procedural-Hurdle-For-Extending-Jobless-Benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Circle Eight: Harry Reid in the Salt Lake Tribune</title>
    <link href="http://thecircleeight.blogspot.com/2009/10/harry-reid-in-salt-lake-tribune.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/7380495</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Circle Eight </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He is determined to adjoin E-Verify as a permanent amendment to the Senate Unemployment benefit extension bill H.R.3548 for 14 weeks. In the same amendment Sen. Sessions would require new applicants for unemployment compensation to have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thecircleeight.blogspot.com/2009/10/harry-reid-in-salt-lake-tribune.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/27/9618/0389" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6584115</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
5:30pm resume motion to proceed to HR3548. 6:30pm cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Short floor schedule for the House today, with just four suspensions and a motion to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/27/9618/0389&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://impalin.com/impalin/?p=1987" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6574469</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IMPALIN&amp;#39; -- Stop Sarah Palin for President... </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
5:30pm resume motion to proceed to HR3548 . 6:30pm cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR3548 , the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Short floor schedule for the House today, with just four suspensions and a motion ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://impalin.com/impalin/?p=1987&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension ( Hr 3548 ) | Social Media and Internet ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.articlesever.com/twitter/unemployment-extension-hr-3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6573127</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Articles Ever </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... extended lengthening a of via &#8211; TEUC? under qualify Benefits. 75 introduced &#8230; &#8211; to here out Unemployment in a &#8211; of Policy transcripts Arnold took of OpenCongress Emergency. Read the original post: Unemployment Extension ( Hr 3548 ) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.articlesever.com/twitter/unemployment-extension-hr-3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Roll Call #329 Details - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2009/s/329" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6561763</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
H.R.3548: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2009/s/329&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>10 New Haven Residents Suing Immigration -- Courant.com</title>
    <link href="http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-web-immigrant-lawsuit-1029oct29,0,7624227.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6561396</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Courant.com - Breaking </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He is determined to adjoin E-Verify as a permanent amendment to the Senate Unemployment benefit extension bill H.R.3548 for 14 weeks. In the same amendment Sen. Sessions would require new applicants for unemployment compensation to have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.courant.com/community/new-haven/hc-web-immigrant-lawsuit-1029oct29,0,7624227.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bingaman: US Senate Votes to Move Forward with Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2009/10/bingaman-us-senate-votes-to-move-forward-with-unemployment-benefits-bill.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6546954</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Democracy for New Mexico </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Sen. Bingaman speaks about UE bill on Senate Floor today. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased the Senate has voted to move forward with legislation to extend unemployment benefits to thousands of New Mexicans who have been ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.democracyfornewmexico.com/democracy_for_new_mexico/2009/10/bingaman-us-senate-votes-to-move-forward-with-unemployment-benefits-bill.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; regarding HR3548</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6263" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6546912</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Sen. Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] </name>
    </author>
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Debbie Ann Stabenow [D, MI] voted &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; on the question: On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to HR 3548 ) regarding HR3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6263&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548: HR 3548 IN CLOTURE</title>
    <link href="http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3548-in-cloture.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6537739</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548 </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
This Blog is for People who are interested in HR3548 The Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension Bill and what is happening to get it passed. Search This Blog. Loading... Tuesday, October 27, 2009. HR 3548 IN CLOTURE ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3548-in-cloture.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sorry Buddy, It&amp;#39;s Not REALLY, REALLY Bad Where You Live ...</title>
    <link href="http://sc6.blogspot.com/2009/10/sorry-buddy-its-not-really-really-bad.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520233</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SC6 </name>
    </author>
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Let&amp;#39;s talk about HR 3548 or the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. It sounds just like it&amp;#39;s name. Congress wants to extend insurance for those who have run out of their standard unemployment by 13 weeks. hey, I&amp;#39;ve been out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sc6.blogspot.com/2009/10/sorry-buddy-its-not-really-really-bad.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Groundbreaking at Northwind Today</title>
    <link href="http://blog.potterhillhomes.com/?p=489" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520231</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Builders Gone Wild </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Until next time, please contact your Senators today to ask them to extend the first time homebuyer tax credit under the bill on the floor this week: HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.potterhillhomes.com/?p=489&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week In Congress-Georgia</title>
    <link href="http://www.savannahteaparty.com/2009/10/this-week-in-congress-georgia.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520228</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Savannah Tea Party </name>
    </author>
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Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - HR3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.savannahteaparty.com/2009/10/this-week-in-congress-georgia.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Overdraft</title>
    <link href="http://hcullegislativecenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/overdraft.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520227</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HCUL Legislative Center </name>
    </author>
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The House will also discuss HR 2996, the Interior Appropriations Bill, and begin work on a continuing resolution to fund the government until December 15, 2009. The Senate also began consideration of HR 3548, the Unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hcullegislativecenter.blogspot.com/2009/10/overdraft.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/26/797496/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6520226</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
    </author>
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5:30pm resume motion to proceed to HR3548. 6:30pm cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Short floor schedule for the House today, with just four suspensions and a motion to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/26/797496/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ad Libitum: Unemployment benefits extension</title>
    <link href="http://blog.annettehyder.com/2009/10/27/tues.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6517549</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Ad Libitum </name>
    </author>
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Banker, teacher, civil engineer... This video, Ryan Star&amp;#39;s Breathe, is about the jobless in the United States. It features real people who have lost their jobs and at the website about this video, breathe4jobs, you can click on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.annettehyder.com/2009/10/27/tues.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 10-26-09: Recent and Upcoming ...</title>
    <link href="http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-10-26-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6511227</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Conservative First </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 &#8211; H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-10-26-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Land: LA police chief for reform; not 287(g)</title>
    <link href="http://obsthisland.blogspot.com/2009/10/la-police-chief-speaks-out-for-reform.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6510165</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>This Land </name>
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He is determined to adjoin E-Verify as a permanent amendment to the Senate Unemployment benefit extension bill H.R.3548 for 14 weeks. In the same amendment Sen. Sessions would require new applicants for unemployment compensation to have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://obsthisland.blogspot.com/2009/10/la-police-chief-speaks-out-for-reform.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Adopts Procedural Motion to Begin Debating Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/senate-adopts-procedural-motion-to-begin-debating-unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507793</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senators have adopted a procedural (cloture) motion to begin debating the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 87 to 13. Republicans can force the body to remain in &#8220;post-cloture&#8221; time for up to 30 hours ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/senate-adopts-procedural-motion-to-begin-debating-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democrats urge quick action as Senate takes up jobless benefit ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrats-urge-quick-action-as-senate-takes-up-jobless-benefit-extension-209080/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507401</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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The extended benefits would be paid for by dedicating money from the federal unemployment tax, a payroll tax companies pay for individual employees. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/democrats-urge-quick-action-as-senate-takes-up-jobless-benefit-extension-209080/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Private-Jet Populism - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1323-Private-Jet-Populism" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507372</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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The senate calender:5:30pm resume motion to proceed to H.R.3548 6:30pm cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.3548 The Unemployment Compensation Exstention Act of 2009.I just wish they would stop all this nonsense and PASS THE ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1323-Private-Jet-Populism&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>REID says that HE SUPPORTS E Verify&#8230;BUT, REID LIES! at Desert ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.desertconservative.com/2009/10/27/reid-says-that-he-supports-e-verifybut-reid-lies/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6507371</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Desert Conservative </name>
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Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are currently negotiating which amendments to H.R. 3548, if any, will receive a floor vote. This decision will be made today! Please call Sen. Harry Reid and urge him to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.desertconservative.com/2009/10/27/reid-says-that-he-supports-e-verifybut-reid-lies/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Democrats press for vote to extend unemployment insurance ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-democrats-press-for-vote-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-benefits-208684/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6504839</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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The extended benefits would be paid for by dedicating money from the federal unemployment tax, a payroll tax companies pay for individual employees. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-democrats-press-for-vote-to-extend-unemployment-insurance-benefits-208684/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 27, 2009 - Reid ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-27-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6504838</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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Negotiations continue over an agreement on amendments to the unemployment insurance extension bill, H.R. 3548. If an agreement is not reached, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to proceed to the bill at 5:30 and vote on ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-27-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension Cloture Vote Later Today (UPDATED ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/27/ui-cloture-happening-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6504837</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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The unemployment benefits extension legislation meandering its way through Washington (H.R. 3548) faces a crucial test in the Senate today. At 4:30 pm CST, the Senate will hold a 30-minute debate on the bill (broadcast on CSPAN-2), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/27/ui-cloture-happening-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>MegaVote Details &#187; Northern Illinois Campaign for Liberty</title>
    <link href="http://www.northernillinoisliberty.com/2009/10/megavote-details/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6500557</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Northern Illinois Campaign for Liberty </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 &#8211; H.R.3548. The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northernillinoisliberty.com/2009/10/megavote-details/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20517" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-26:/commentary/6499691</id>
    <updated>2009-10-26T10:32:03Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bloggers For Change</name>
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In the House, courtesy of the  Office of the Majority Leader:        First Vote of the Week... Monday 6:30 p.m.  Last Vote Predicted... Friday p.m.     MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009    On Monday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for Morning Hour and 2:00 p.m. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bloggersforchange.com/?p=20517&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Statement of Administration Policy</title>
    <link href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetId=1940" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/8675406</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Office of Management and Budget SAPs </name>
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H.R. 3548 &#8212; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. (Rep. McDermott, D-Washington, and 49 cosponsors). The Administration supports providing additional weeks of unemployment benefits to Americans ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/asset.aspx?AssetId=1940&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://malarkynews.com/this-week-in-congress-15/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6546918</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>malarkynews </name>
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2:30pm Cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR3548, Unemployment Insurance. Here comes that continuing resolution we&amp;#39;ve been talking about for the last few weeks. The current CR expires at the end of this week, so keeping the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://malarkynews.com/this-week-in-congress-15/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/26/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6546913</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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September 11 Update: HR 3548 - Representative Jim McDermott, Washington, introduced new unemployment extension legislation, HR 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks for some states. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/26/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This week&amp;#39;s R &amp;amp; P Report from National Write Your Congressman for ...</title>
    <link href="http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-weeks-r-p-report-from-national.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6520230</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>... Service Above Self </name>
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(S.1796) (HR3548) Carbon Emissions Permits: The formula for allocating billions of dollars worth of emissions permits under a cap-and-trade system is expected to be laid out this week by the authors of the Senate&amp;#39;s climate change bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-weeks-r-p-report-from-national.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MegaVote for SC 1st Congressional District - 10/26/09</title>
    <link href="http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/megavote-for-sc-1st-congressional.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6520229</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Upcoming Votes. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - HR3548 The Senate is scheduled to work on this bill that would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with a jobless rate over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/megavote-for-sc-1st-congressional.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/25/797077/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6499689</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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2:30pm Cloture vote on the motion to proceed to HR3548, Unemployment Insurance. Here comes that continuing resolution we&amp;#39;ve been talking about for the last few weeks. The current CR expires at the end of this week, so keeping the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/25/797077/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobless extension may be up for initial vote on Oct. 27 - Handling ...</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/26/jobless-extension-may-be-up-for-initial-vote-on-oct-27/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6496487</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
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Jobless extension may be up for initial vote on Oct. 27.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/26/jobless-extension-may-be-up-for-initial-vote-on-oct-27/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democratic Group Accuses Republicans of Playing Politics with ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/democratic-group-accuses-republicans-of-playing-politics-with-unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495698</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Sens. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.), Jeanne Shaheen (N.H.), and Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) blasted their GOP colleagues for trying to attach amendments on pet issues to a bill to extend unemployment benefits. &amp;quot;I am disappointed to be starting ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/democratic-group-accuses-republicans-of-playing-politics-with-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Procedural Vote on Unemployment Extensions Still Set &#171; S E N A T U S</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/procedural-vote-on-unemployment-extensions-still-set/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495670</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Here&amp;#39;s an update on the latest back and forth between both parties on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548). Essentially, a few unanimous consent agreements were offered to begin debating the bill without need for a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/26/procedural-vote-on-unemployment-extensions-still-set/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 26, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-26-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6495646</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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... when the Senate will take up another district judge nomination, Irene Berger for Southern District of Vest Virginia, and vote cloture on the motion to proceed to a bill to extend unemployment insurance, H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-26-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>IMPALIN&amp;#39; &#8212; Stop Sarah Palin for President in 2012 &#187; This Week in ...</title>
    <link href="http://impalin.com/impalin/?p=1984" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6494149</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>IMPALIN' -- Stop Sarah Palin for President in 2012 </name>
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Tuesday: 2:30pm Cloture vote on the motion to proceed to H.R.3548 , Unemployment Insurance Here comes that continuing resolution we&amp;#39;ve been talking about for the last few weeks. The current CR expires at the end of this week, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://impalin.com/impalin/?p=1984&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Shopfloor &#187; Blog Archive &#187; Dispatch from the Front: The Week of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/10/26/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-october-26/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-25:/commentary/6492033</id>
    <updated>2009-10-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Shopfloor </name>
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The Senate convenes at 2 p.m., and the first vote of the week is Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. on proceeding to H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. The Senate also plans action on the Unemployment Insurance Extension Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/10/26/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-october-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HR 3548 update link &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/hr-3548-update-link/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6499690</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point/Counterpoint </name>
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The legislation, HR 3548, now goes to the Senate for further action. Read the legislation (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR03548:)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/hr-3548-update-link/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate may extend jobless benefits - The Oakland Press News: The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/10/25/news/doc4ae2dcd72199a833130009.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6482104</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from www.theoaklandpress.com </name>
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This week the Senate needs to vote yes on bill H.R. 3548 or just vote them out of office. &amp;quot; Report Abuse. W wrote on Oct 24, 2009 3:33 PM: &amp;quot; I am self employed and doing alright even now, however, my husband was in automotive and was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/10/25/news/doc4ae2dcd72199a833130009.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate may extend jobless benefits - The Oakland Press News: The ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/10/24/news/doc4ae2dcd72199a833130009.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-23:/commentary/6477585</id>
    <updated>2009-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from www.theoaklandpress.com </name>
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This week the Senate needs to vote yes on bill H.R. 3548 or just vote them out of office. &amp;quot; Report Abuse. W wrote on Oct 24, 2009 3:33 PM: &amp;quot; I am self employed and doing alright even now, however, my husband was in automotive and was ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2009/10/24/news/doc4ae2dcd72199a833130009.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update: Reid:deal reached on expanding homebuyer tax credit&#8211;UE ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/update-reid-deal-reached-on-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ue-vote-within-24-hoursunemployment-extension-update-reid-now-trying-to-put-homebuyer-tax-credit-back-in-ue-bill-senate-to-proceed-to-ue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6551678</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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Update: 10/28: The Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m. ET and will resume the motion to proceed to H.R.3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009, post-cloture&#8230; ______. Okay it passed cloture :) now we need the final vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/update-reid-deal-reached-on-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ue-vote-within-24-hoursunemployment-extension-update-reid-now-trying-to-put-homebuyer-tax-credit-back-in-ue-bill-senate-to-proceed-to-ue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Breaking: Reid:deal reached on expanding homebuyer tax credit&#8211;UE ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/breaking-reiddeal-reached-on-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ue-vote-within-24-hoursunemployment-extension-update-reid-now-trying-to-put-homebuyer-tax-credit-back-in-ue-bill-senate-to-proceed-to-ue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6545441</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Update: 10/28: The Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m. ET and will resume the motion to proceed to H.R.3548, Unemployment Benefits Extension Act of 2009, post-cloture&#8230; ______. Okay it passed cloture :) now we need the final vote. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/23/breaking-reiddeal-reached-on-expanding-homebuyer-tax-credit-ue-vote-within-24-hoursunemployment-extension-update-reid-now-trying-to-put-homebuyer-tax-credit-back-in-ue-bill-senate-to-proceed-to-ue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#187; Coming Up on Happening Now Happening Now &#171; FOXNews.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6517163</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Happening Now </name>
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A cloture vote on H.R. 3548, UI extension, is scheduled for 6:00 pm. this is important the to all the unemployed of this country which are many of your viewers. I asked Senate_GOPs on twitter for any info on this vote They twittered the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://happeningnow.blogs.foxnews.com/2009/10/23/coming-up-on-happening-now-26/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Cloture Vote Scheduled For Tuesday &#8230;</title>
    <link href="http://institutionalpartners.com/2009/10/unemployment-benefits-cloture-vote-scheduled-for-tuesday/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6503490</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Institutional Partners </name>
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The Republican stranglehold on the proposed unemployment benefit extension may finally come to an end next week. Late Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) filed a procedural motion to speed up debate on HR 3548, &#8230; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://institutionalpartners.com/2009/10/unemployment-benefits-cloture-vote-scheduled-for-tuesday/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jobless American Workers</title>
    <link href="http://www.lifesupporters.com/forums/politics/jobless-american-workers-9684.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6499647</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Lifesupporters Forums </name>
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Last month, the the House of Representatives took quick action and a first step in assisting the unemployed with passage of the House measure, HR 3548. The Bill passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 331 to 83 and reflects strong bipartisan ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lifesupporters.com/forums/politics/jobless-american-workers-9684.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Senate Cloakroom: Oct. 26 &#8211; 30</title>
    <link href="http://foundry.heritage.org/2009/10/23/the-senate-cloakroom-oct-26-%E2%80%93-30/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6499646</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Foundry </name>
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Extending unemployment insurance benefits (HR 3548) is a top priority for the President and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has pledged to get the bill done next week after several unsuccessful attempts. Several spending bills remain ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://foundry.heritage.org/2009/10/23/the-senate-cloakroom-oct-26-%E2%80%93-30/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/23/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6495645</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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September 11 Update: H.R. 3548 - Representative Jim McDermott, Washington, introduced new unemployment extension legislation, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks for some states. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/23/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Democratic Senators Urge Swift Passage Of Unemployment Benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://news.sc/2009/10/23/democratic-senators-urge-swift-passage-of-unemployment-benefits-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6469512</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>South Carolina News </name>
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H.R. 3548. YOU WILL get a STAFF MEMBER to speak with and VOICE YOUR COMPLAINTS. THIS COUNTRY has FAILED US&#8230; and THE REPUBLICANS HAVE PUT A KNIFE IN OUR BACKS THAT CAN&amp;#39;T BE PULLED OUT AFTER THIS. DON&amp;#39;T FORGET WHAT they did&#8211; VOTE THEM OUT ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.sc/2009/10/23/democratic-senators-urge-swift-passage-of-unemployment-benefits-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>More About Those Stimulus Ideas... | crfb.org</title>
    <link href="http://crfb.org/blogs/more-about-those-stimulus-ideas" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6469367</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CRFB.org - The Bottom Line </name>
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Today, the Congressional Quarterly reported that Congress is considering a bill (H.R. 3548) to extend unemployment benefits to help states deal with rising unemployment, but amendments to increase and extend the first-time home-buyer ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crfb.org/blogs/more-about-those-stimulus-ideas&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 23, 2009 - No ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-23-2009-no.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6469366</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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On Tuesday, the Senate plans to vote on another district judge nomination and on cloture of the motion to proceed to a bill to extend unemployment insurance, H.R. 3548. Yesterday, the Senate voted 64-35 to invoke cloture on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-23-2009-no.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/22/economics/h-r-3548-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-22:/commentary/6460156</id>
    <updated>2009-10-22T19:34:05Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty's Army</name>
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by Libertys Army on October 22, 2009 &#183; 0 commentsin Economics, Legislation   Share This With Friends:Tagged as:       H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009,        Unemployment Insurance Benefits&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/22/economics/h-r-3548-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 | TheMiddleClass.org</title>
    <link href="http://themiddleclass.org/bill/unemployment-compensation-extension-act-2009-%E2%80%93-senate-version" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6599592</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Legislation RSS Feed </name>
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... receives a grade of A for its support of the middle class on this piece of legislation. 403 Representatives voted for the middle-class position; 12 voted against. See how each member voted on this bill: House &amp;middot; Senate. H.R. 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themiddleclass.org/bill/unemployment-compensation-extension-act-2009-%E2%80%93-senate-version&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>View Appearance | C-SPAN Congressional Chronicle, Created by Cable ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=9048720" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6521426</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Richard Durbin's Recent C-SPAN Appearances </name>
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... to accompany H.R. 2647, the Department of Defense Authorization Act; that no points of order be in order to the conference report; further that the vote on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3548 occur at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 27. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.c-spanarchives.org/congress/?q=node/77531&amp;amp;id=9048720&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Vote on Extension of Unemployment Insurance Scheduled for ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonindependent.com/64876/senate-vote-on-extension-of-unemployment-insurance-scheduled-for-tuesday" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6469368</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Washington Independent </name>
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I wait and pray for an extension to buy us more time, I emplore you to quit dangling carrots in our faces with HR 3548 and do the right thing. 1pissedoff. You want to press for reform? Eliminate add on amendments to any bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/64876/senate-vote-on-extension-of-unemployment-insurance-scheduled-for-tuesday&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Reid Calls For Cloture Vote On Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/22/reid-cloture-unemployment-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6466051</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) filed a procedural motion late last night to speed up debate on H.R. 3548, which would extend jobless insurance to the 1.3 million Americans expected to exhaust their benefits by year&amp;#39;s end. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/22/reid-cloture-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Details of H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/22/economics/details-of-h-r-3548-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6458762</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty's Army </name>
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H.R. 3548 would extend unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks for individuals living in States with total unemployment rates above 8.5 percent, or States where the insured unemployment rate exceeds 6 percent and has risen by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertysarmy.com/2009/10/22/economics/details-of-h-r-3548-unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>ARRA News Service: Today in Washington D. C. - Oct 22, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-22-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6458354</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ARRA News Service </name>
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Also,last night, Democrats filed cloture on a bill to extend unemployment insurance, H.R. 3548. Enemies List: Yesterday, we reported about Senator Lamar Alexander (TN) taking to the Senate floor to ask the White House not to create an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://arkansasgopwing.blogspot.com/2009/10/today-in-washington-d-c-oct-22-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>National Catholic Social Justice League: Legislative Update for 10 ...</title>
    <link href="http://bonsecoursvocations.org/news/national-catholic-social-justice-league-legislative-update-for-101309/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6458353</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Sisters of Bon Secours </name>
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This bill will replace the House bill H.R. 3548. We commend Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, along with Senators Jack Reed and Jeanne Shaheen on their efforts to get this legislation introduced. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bonsecoursvocations.org/news/national-catholic-social-justice-league-legislative-update-for-101309/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>SC unemployment rate rises again</title>
    <link href="http://www.palmettoscoop.com/2009/10/21/sc-unemployment-rate-rises-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6570356</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Palmetto Scoop </name>
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Tell Jim you want him to vote yes on HR 3548 so we can get our folks the help they need. Copy the website below into your url address bar and fill out a comment form on this topic. Tell him you won&amp;#39;t vote for him unless he can show he ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.palmettoscoop.com/2009/10/21/sc-unemployment-rate-rises-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548: HR 3548 Cloture ...</title>
    <link href="http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3548-cloture-petition-files-748pm.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6529425</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548 </name>
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HR 3548 Cloture Petition Files 7:48pm October 21, 2009. Posted by Alley at 7:49 PM. They have just filed the cloture petition on HR3548! Reactions: 16 comments: ccs714 said... 60 votes needed. October 21, 2009 7:54 PM ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/10/hr-3548-cloture-petition-files-748pm.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Emergency Unemployment Benefits Extension HR3548: BEYOND HR 3548 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6483762</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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BEYOND HR 3548 ...WHAT COMES NEXT? GOOD QUESTION. Posted by ccs714 at 9:00 AM. I predicted a harder fight in the Senate before it passed in the House. I did not believe it would come to this. Each extension will get harder and more ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr3548.blogspot.com/2009/10/beyond-hr-3548-what-comes-next-good.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House &amp;amp; Senate wrap-up</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/22/01041/448" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6469365</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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Senator Reid filed cloture on the motion to proceed to HR3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Votes: 324: Confirmation of Roberto Lange to be US District Judge for the District of South Dakota; Confirmed: 100-0 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/10/22/01041/448&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cloture Filed on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/cloture-filed-on-the-unemployment-compensation-extension-act/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6452090</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has filed a procedural (cloture) motion on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548). It&amp;#39;s not clear when this vote would take place or if it will be necessary. The Majority Leader said he ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/cloture-filed-on-the-unemployment-compensation-extension-act/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bombard Senate HR 3548&#8230;and unemployment information &#171; Point ...</title>
    <link href="http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/1561/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6451600</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Point/Counterpoint </name>
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Bombard Senate HR 3548&#8230;and unemployment information. 10/21/2009. http://unemployed-friends.forumotion.com/. SENATE CONTINUES TO STALL AND IGNORE THE UNEMPLOYED!! Republicans continue to object on the unemployment extension. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ynative77.wordpress.com/2009/10/21/1561/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Durbin On Unemployment Benefits Extension: &amp;quot;Republicans Had Better ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/21/durbin-unemployment-speech" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6451599</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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But it turns out that the mysterious yet-to-be-released amendments that they&amp;#39;ve purportedly been working on are anything but a good-faith effort to pass H.R. 3548, which would extend an additional 14 weeks of unemployment insurance to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/21/durbin-unemployment-speech&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Insurance Update October 2009 - A Third Federal ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.mytripledub.com/blog/jobs-careers/unemployment-insurance-update-october-2009-third-federal-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-20:/commentary/6451549</id>
    <updated>2009-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>MyTripleDub.com blogs </name>
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This extension is called H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. This provides 13 additional weeks of unemployment compensation to eligible workers who have exhaused UC, Tier I, and Tier II benefits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mytripledub.com/blog/jobs-careers/unemployment-insurance-update-october-2009-third-federal-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Extending unemployment insurance : News : KTVO3</title>
    <link href="http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/story.aspx?list=~%5Cnews%5Clists%5Cstate&amp;amp;id=365053" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6482105</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KTVO3 - KTVO News </name>
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This article is indeed very uninformed, as the senate has already amended the HR 3548 (Unemployment Ext Act.) bill to include all 50 states as of Oct.2nd. and is now, and has been held up since by GOP despite bieng pushed extremely hard ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/story.aspx?list=~%5Cnews%5Clists%5Cstate&amp;amp;id=365053&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cafferty File: Tell Jack how you really feel Blog Archive ...</title>
    <link href="http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/16/congress-add-250-billion-to-deficit-with-separate-bill-for-higher-doctor-fees/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6458709</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Cafferty File </name>
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Tell the Senate to pass HR 3548 extension of unemployment benefits. 400.000 unemployed are without a lifeline because the Senate is playing political games with each other. They passed a bill of $4.6 BILLION dollars for pay raises to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/16/congress-add-250-billion-to-deficit-with-separate-bill-for-higher-doctor-fees/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Nothing new but 3548 is on the senate schedule for this week</title>
    <link href="http://extendedunemployment.blogspot.com/2009/10/no-new-action-or-infromation-today.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6458620</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Extended Unemployment </name>
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The tentative schedule for the remainder of the week includes a bill on Homeland Security spending (HR 2892); Defense authorization (HR 2647); and unemployment insurance (HR 3548).&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://extendedunemployment.blogspot.com/2009/10/no-new-action-or-infromation-today.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Expansion of Unemployment Insurance Stalled by ACORN, Immigration ...</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonindependent.com/64513/expanded-unemployment-benefits-stalled-by-gop-acorn-immigration-amendments" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6458619</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Washington Independent </name>
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a motion to end debate on whether to proceed to the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548), legislation that has repeatedly stalled in the chamber The vote on whether to proceed to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/64513/expanded-unemployment-benefits-stalled-by-gop-acorn-immigration-amendments&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | 14 Senators Urge Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/20/14-senators-urge-unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6451548</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
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The Petition to the Senate to Pass S.1699 (H.R. 3548) has now reached 1350+ signatures. Please continue to notify friends and relatives of the Petition and please continue to post the Petition link on other websites. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/10/20/14-senators-urge-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop the Senate from denying extended unemployment - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/stop-the-senate-from-denying-extended-unemployment" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6451547</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all 50 states because he recognizes the urgent needs of the people. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/3/stop-the-senate-from-denying-extended-unemployment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Extending unemployment insurance : News : KTVO3</title>
    <link href="http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=365053" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-19:/commentary/6442474</id>
    <updated>2009-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KTVO3 - KTVO News </name>
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This article is indeed very uninformed, as the senate has already amended the HR 3548 (Unemployment Ext Act.) bill to include all 50 states as of Oct.2nd. and is now, and has been held up since by GOP despite bieng pushed extremely hard ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heartlandconnection.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=365053&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill October 19-23: University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/10301347</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
    </author>
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The tentative schedule for the remainder of the week includes a bill on Homeland Security spending (HR 2892); Defense authorization (HR 2647); and unemployment insurance (HR 3548). Senate Committees. On Tuesday, Banking, Housing and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Tough Decisions..</title>
    <link href="http://michigantaxes.com/wordpress/tough-decisions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6445411</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Michigan Taxes Too Much </name>
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While I will agree with Republican gubernatorial primary candidate Pete Hoekstra, and my congressman Dave Camp 90% of the time, I respectfully must disagree with their decision Sept 22, 2009 on HR3548. There is no doubt in my mind that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michigantaxes.com/wordpress/tough-decisions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This week R&amp;amp;P Report from National Write Your Congressman for 10 ...</title>
    <link href="http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-r-report-from-national-write.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6445410</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>... Service Above Self </name>
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Those in states with high jobless rates &#8212; defined as a three-month average rate of at least 8.5 percent &#8212; would get an additional six weeks of benefits, for a total of 20 weeks. (HR3548). Click here to view the R&amp;amp;P Report as a PDF.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-r-report-from-national-write.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Cincinnati.Com | Cincinnati Enquirer | Letters to the Editor ...</title>
    <link href="http://cincinnati.com/blogs/letters/2009/10/19/give-h-r-3548-more-coverage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432891</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Letters to the Editor </name>
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There is a bill right now in the Senate, H.R.3548, that the two parties have been squabbling over for a month that still has not made it up for debate. While thousands are wondering how to make it day by day, I think a little news ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cincinnati.com/blogs/letters/2009/10/19/give-h-r-3548-more-coverage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill October 19-23 : University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432872</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The tentative schedule for the remainder of the week includes a bill on Homeland Security spending (HR 2892); Defense authorization (HR 2647); and unemployment insurance (HR 3548). Senate Committees. On Tuesday, Banking, Housing and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-october-19-23/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin Pushes GOP On Unemployment Benefit Extension | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/19/durbin-pushes-gop-ui" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-18:/commentary/6432871</id>
    <updated>2009-10-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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I have been keeping aprised of the horrific nonsense regarding H.R. 3548 for Exenteded Unemployment Benefits. Unfortunatley, the SENTATE FINANCE COMMITTEE is comprised of 11 REPUBLICANS and 9 DEMOCRATS. The GOP SENATORS of the FINANCE ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/19/durbin-pushes-gop-ui&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Juggling joblessness - Brattleboro Reformer</title>
    <link href="http://www.reformer.com/reformereditorials/ci_13591594?source=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6442473</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brattleboro Reformer: Reformer Editorials </name>
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Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 3548, a bill to give an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to people in states where the jobless rate is at least 8.5 percent. But the bill quickly faced resistance in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reformer.com/reformereditorials/ci_13591594?source=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Juggling joblessness - Brattleboro Reformer</title>
    <link href="http://www.reformer.com/opinion/ci_13591594?source=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6440607</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brattleboro Reformer: Opinion </name>
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Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed H.R. 3548, a bill to give an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to people in states where the jobless rate is at least 8.5 percent. But the bill quickly faced resistance in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reformer.com/opinion/ci_13591594?source=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week in Congress - Let&amp;#39;s Make a Deal - Blog - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1301-This-Week-in-Congress-Let-s-Make-a-Deal" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-17:/commentary/6432870</id>
    <updated>2009-10-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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Besides the Medicare Physicians Fairness bill, Democrats will continue this week to try to find some kind of agreement with Repubilcans on passing a 14-week extension of unemployment insurance benefits (H.R. 3548). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1301-This-Week-in-Congress-Let-s-Make-a-Deal&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Global Ghetto: When &amp;quot;Good&amp;quot; Men Do Nothing . . .</title>
    <link href="http://peoplepowerforchange.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-good-men-do-nothing.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6419143</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Global Ghetto </name>
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On September 22, 2009, the US House of Representatives passed HR 3548, an &amp;quot;emergency&amp;quot; bill to extend benefits, with only one potential snafu--the bill only covered the 27 states whose unemployment rates measured 8.5% or above in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://peoplepowerforchange.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-good-men-do-nothing.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Obama Get The Unemployment Extension On The Floor - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/-obama-get-the-unemployment-extension-on-the-floor/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/8911153</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill HR 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all 50 states because he recognizes the urgent needs of the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/-obama-get-the-unemployment-extension-on-the-floor/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NELP: Thousands Losing Unemployment Benefits Daily | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/10/16/nelp-thousands-lose-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6477571</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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The Senate can pass CASH for CLUNKERS bill in 4 days, they call pass a $4.6 BILLION dollar pay raise for Congressional staffers AND yet they can&amp;#39;t pass HR 3548 extension of jobless benefits that 400.000 have been praying for since we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/10/16/nelp-thousands-lose-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Texas Man Plans To Camp On GOP Rep&amp;#39;s Lawn If Congress Fails To ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/16/texas-man-plans-to-camp-o_n_323927.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6411056</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffpolitics on The Huffington Post </name>
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I have been calling every day and telling them to stop holding the HR 3548 bill hostage. Fax them. Leave them voicemalis. Call every day until they allow a vote. Reply Favorite Flag as abusive Posted 10:51 AM on 10/17/2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/16/texas-man-plans-to-camp-o_n_323927.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Get The Unemployment Extension On The Floor - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/-obama-get-the-unemployment-extension-on-the-floor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6411055</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all 50 states because he recognizes the urgent needs of the people. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/-obama-get-the-unemployment-extension-on-the-floor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama Get The Unemployment Extension On The Floor | Civic Direct</title>
    <link href="http://www.civicdirect.net/civic_action/obama-get-unemployment-extension-floor" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6406582</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Civic Direct Online Petition Feed </name>
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On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all 50 states because he recognizes the urgent needs of the people. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.civicdirect.net/civic_action/obama-get-unemployment-extension-floor&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NELP: Thousands Losing Unemployment Benefits Daily | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/16/nelp-thousands-lose-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-15:/commentary/6404218</id>
    <updated>2009-10-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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The Senate can pass CASH for CLUNKERS bill in 4 days, they call pass a $4.6 BILLION dollar pay raise for Congressional staffers AND yet they can&amp;#39;t pass HR 3548 extension of jobless benefits that 400.000 have been praying for since we ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/16/nelp-thousands-lose-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Fwd: Rep. McDermott&amp;#39;s E-Newsletter - NEWS FROM THE OTHER WASHINGTON</title>
    <link href="http://kingcountydemocrats.blogspot.com/2009/10/fwd-rep-mcdermotts-e-newsletter-news.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6427568</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>King County Democrats </name>
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The legislation, HR 3548, now goes to the Senate for further action. Read the legislation (http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:HR03548:). Health Care. In a democratic society, good health and access to high quality, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kingcountydemocrats.blogspot.com/2009/10/fwd-rep-mcdermotts-e-newsletter-news.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Foreclosures Are Everywhere - CBS MoneyWatch.com</title>
    <link href="http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/home-equity/foreclosures-are-everywhere/1173/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6392158</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Home Equity Blog RSS | MoneyWatch </name>
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Chris Dodd&amp;#39;s (D-CT) Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (a companion to HR 3548) will pass and be signed by President Obama into law. The country can&amp;#39;t afford to have one more additional foreclosure, and this measure will help pay a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/home-equity/foreclosures-are-everywhere/1173/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Stop the Senate from denying extended unemployment - The Petition Site</title>
    <link href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass-the-unemployment-bill/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/8916945</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Overview Petitions - Care2: ThePetitionSite </name>
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[endif]--&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt;On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill HR 3548 to give federal unemployment benefit extensions to all 50 states because he recognizes the urgent needs of the people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass-the-unemployment-bill/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>St. Anthony Foundation | Blog &#187; Advocacy Made Easy &#8211; Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.stanthonysf.org/blog/2009/10/14/advocacy-made-easy-unemployment-benefit-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/8083434</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>St. Anthony Foundation | Blog </name>
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HR 3548 would provide 14 additional weeks of benefits to jobless workers in all 50 states. Those in states like California, with high unemployment rates (a three-month average rate of at least 8.5%) would get another six weeks of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanthonysf.org/blog/2009/10/14/advocacy-made-easy-unemployment-benefit-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chez MRh&#233;: GOP continues to stall vote on unemployment benefits ...</title>
    <link href="http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/gop-continues-to-stall-vote-on.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6460848</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chez MRh&#233; </name>
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Senate Republicans continue to prevent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) from bringing House bill H.R. 3548 - which would give a federal extension to unemployment benefits - to the floor of . . . more. Bookmark and Share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/gop-continues-to-stall-vote-on.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Insurance Extension Blocked By GOP -- Again</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/14/unemployment-insurance-ex_n_320874.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6445413</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com </name>
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The Petition to the Senate to Pass S.1699 (H.R. 3548) has now reached 1300+ signatures. Please continue to notify friends and relatives of the Petition and please continue to post the Petition link on other websites. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/10/14/unemployment-insurance-ex_n_320874.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment extension blocked again - Handling Hard Times ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6420418</id>
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      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
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50 congressmen and women have cosponsored thisbill(H.R. 3548) only 2 are republicans. Why do they need to see only blue vs. red when we all are struggling. Please get this bill passed ASAP!!! We all want to get back to work. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/14/unemployment-extension-blocked-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GOP Senators Now are Blocking Extension of Unemployment Insurance</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6406578</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Dow Jones is reporting that Senate Republicans&amp;#39; plan to stall debate on the bill (HR 3548) -- which was expected to hit the floor this week -- because they object to its primary funding mechanism: an extension of the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/14/793246/-GOP-Senators-Now-are-Blocking-Extension-of-Unemployment-Insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CBO Update</title>
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http://www.cbo.gov/doc.cfm?index=10654; H.R. 3548, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Cost estimate for the substitute amendment transmitted by the Senate Committee on Finance on October 8, 2009 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://positivereform.com/2009/10/cbo-update-15/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Stop the Senate from denying extended unemployment - The Petition Site</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6394152</id>
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On October 9, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) brought the proposed bill HR 3548 to give...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/pass-the-unemployment-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Can Sen. Johnny Isakson Save The ,000 Tax Credit? | IRS Tax Support</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6391594</id>
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The good news in the real estate market (or what&amp;#39;s passing for good news lately) seems to be working against Sen. Johnny Isakson&amp;#39;s (R-Ga) quest ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.irstaxsupport.com/can-sen-johnny-isakson-save-the-8000-tax-credit/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Update: Action stalled in Senate where parties bicker ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/unemployment-update-action-stalled-in-senate-where-parties-bicker-over-funding-mechanism/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6391580</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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Senate Republicans continue to prevent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) from bringing House bill H.R. 3548 &#8211; which would give a federal extension to unemployment benefits &#8211; to the floor of the Senate for a debate and vote, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/unemployment-update-action-stalled-in-senate-where-parties-bicker-over-funding-mechanism/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>St. Anthony Foundation | Blog &#187; Advocacy Made Easy - Unemployment ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>St. Anthony Foundation | Blog </name>
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HR 3548 would provide 14 additional weeks of benefits to jobless workers in all 50 states. Those in states like California, with high unemployment rates (a three-month average rate of at least 8.5%) would get another six weeks of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.stanthonysf.org/blog/?p=1866&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R. 3548 &#8211; Web page overload! &#8211; The WashingtonWatch.com Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/10/14/h-r-3548-web-page-overload/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389307</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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They determined that traffic on H.R. 3548 was too high for our servers to handle and set it so that we could fulfill your requests to view the page without taking down the whole site. To do this, they disabled the comment function. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/10/14/h-r-3548-web-page-overload/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>GOP Temporarily Blocks Unemployment Benefits Extension | Progress ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/14/gop-temporarily-blocks-ui" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6387069</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Dow Jones is reporting that Senate Republicans&amp;#39; plan to stall debate on the bill (H.R. 3548) -- which was expected to hit the floor this week -- because they object to its primary funding mechanism: an extension of the federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/14/gop-temporarily-blocks-ui&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Cost Estimate for H.R. 3548 &#8211; The WashingtonWatch.com Blog</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/10/14/cost-estimate-for-h-r-3548/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6383748</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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H.R. 3548 has almost 17000 comments on it at this writing, and it&amp;#39;s not all sweetness and light. I don&amp;#39;t know if the conversation will improve with the knowledge that every family in the U.S. will spend about $24 to support unemployed ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/10/14/cost-estimate-for-h-r-3548/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Are We Facing a Jobless Recovery? &#171; The Washington Independent</title>
    <link href="http://washingtonindependent.com/63519/are-we-facing-a-jobless-recovery" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6406579</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Washington Independent </name>
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Most of us have resorted to selling our belongings just to try and make it through until the senate finally makes a decision to pass the emergency unemployment extension H R 3548 that we so desparately need. How in the world has this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonindependent.com/63519/are-we-facing-a-jobless-recovery&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>High Unemployment Leading to Higher Job Competition | Bankruptcy ...</title>
    <link href="http://bankruptcy-myths.com/2009/10/13/high-unemployment-leading-to-higher-job-competition/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/6394154</id>
    <updated>2009-10-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Bankruptcy-Myths.com </name>
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On September 22, Congressman Geoff Davis spoke on the House floor in support of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. HR 3548 was introduced on September 10, 2009 by Congressman Jim McDermott [WA-7]. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bankruptcy-myths.com/2009/10/13/high-unemployment-leading-to-higher-job-competition/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-92, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519704.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/10641428</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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POST HR 3548 on 2-3 SITES PER DAY. September 13, 2009, 1:16am (report abuse). GO to http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show REGISTER AND VOTE &amp;#39;FOR&amp;#39; !!! DOOOO IT !!!! HR 3548. September 13, 2009, 1:17am (report abuse) ... - &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/vote/yea/200519704.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-92, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/9482664</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - WashingtonWatch.com </name>
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Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The House is expected to pass the Senate version quickly&#8212;perhaps today&#8212;and President Obama is likely to sign it. The bill authorizes up to 14 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-92, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/7924736</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The House is expected to pass the Senate version quickly&#8212;perhaps today&#8212;and President Obama is likely to sign it. The bill authorizes up to 14 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200519704.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - P.L. 111-92, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6737591</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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Last night, the Senate passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The House is expected to pass the Senate version quickly&#8212;perhaps today&#8212;and President Obama is likely to sign it. The bill authorizes up to 14 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_PL_111-92.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3548, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6454580</id>
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      <name>WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... </name>
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US Congress: HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200519704.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3548, The Unemployment Compensation ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6437937</id>
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US Congress: HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>A Review and Preview of Federal Legislation from NWYC: Health Care ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6406580</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>... Service Above Self </name>
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Unemployment Benefits: Lawmakers in the Senate are considering an extension of unemployment benefits that would further boost assistance to jobless workers in all states. The bill would provide 14 additional weeks of benefits. (HR3548) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-and-preview-of-federal.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>What the Senate&amp;#39;s Unemployment Deal Looks Like</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1289-What-the-Senate-s-Unemployment-Deal-Looks-Like" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6377323</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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2668, to the House bill, HR 3548, which itself is an amendment to last year&amp;#39;s unemployment extension bill, which is buried inside of the gigantic 2008 supplemental appropriations bill, HR 2642. Needless to say, it&amp;#39;s a pretty convoluted ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1289-What-the-Senate-s-Unemployment-Deal-Looks-Like&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dissecting Leftism</title>
    <link href="http://dissectleft.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-birthday-fox-news-by-bill-oreilly.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-11:/commentary/6364666</id>
    <updated>2009-10-11T20:00:00Z</updated>
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No, they pen H.R. 3548 the &#8220;Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&#8221; This act would extend unemployment benefits to &#8220;50 percent of the total amount of regular compensation&#8221; or &#8220;13 times the individual&amp;#39;s average weekly benefit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://dissectleft.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-birthday-fox-news-by-bill-oreilly.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>They really are scumbags aren&amp;#39;t they.....</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6406581</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... Jon Kyl (R-AZ) can expect a lot of hate mail soon. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) tried to accelerate the usual lengthy process in order to take a quick vote on proposed bill HR 3548 to give federal unemployment.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tagg-lines.com/2009/10/they-really-are-scumbags-aren-they.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Jon Kyl, lucky duckies and the nature of the 21st-century ...</title>
    <link href="http://blogontherun.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/jon-kyl-lucky-duckies-and-the-nature-of-the-21st-century-recessions/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6359990</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) tried to accelerate the usual lengthy process in order to take a quick vote on proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefits extension to all 50 states but Kyl halted his efforts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogontherun.wordpress.com/2009/10/10/jon-kyl-lucky-duckies-and-the-nature-of-the-21st-century-recessions/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extensions Stopped by Jon Kyl | Gambling911.com</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6357151</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&amp;quot;Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) tried to accelerate the usual lengthy process in order to take a quick vote on proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefits extension to all 50 states but Kyl halted his efforts ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gambling911.com/politics/unemployment-extensions-stopped-jon-kyl-100909.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Dems propose 50 state coverage</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341539</id>
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Thursday on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to HR 3548, the House bill which generously extended unemployment benefits to half the states in the Union, and ungenerously (and, . . .&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845454&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Deal Struck On Unemployment Benefits | Progress Illinois</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341538</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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BILL HR 3548 NEEDS TO BE DONE &amp;amp; VOTED ON ! PASS IT ! reply. Nita (not verified) on Fri, 10/09/2009 - 12:20. Anna that is not fair of you to call people lazy, perhaps they don&amp;#39;t have the money to travel to Washington, DC and their only ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/9/senate-deal-struck-unemployment&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Hullabaloo</title>
    <link href="http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/lest-you-wonder-part-ii-by-digby.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341537</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Hullabaloo </name>
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) tried to accelerate the usual lengthy process in order to take a quick vote on proposed bill H.R. 3548 to give federal unemployment benefits extension to all 50 states but Kyl halted his efforts, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digbysblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/lest-you-wonder-part-ii-by-digby.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senate Bill To Extended Unemployment Benefits | Red Rock On Air</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6335598</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Red Rock On Air &#187; Local News </name>
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On September 22nd, to address this pending crisis, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, which will extend unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks. However, H.R. 3548 limits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://redrockonair.com/news/2009/10/09/senate-bill-to-extended-unemployment-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>New York Unemployment Benefits &#8211; 13 More Weeks?</title>
    <link href="http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/new-york-unemployment-extensions-13-more-weeks-extended-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/11159366</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sandy</name>
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Read about it in the comments at Opencongress.org http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/comments?comment_page=110&amp;amp;navtab=comments&amp;amp;page=1#comments, and please do your part. I know we all wrote and called a short while ... I showed the order of &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.moneysmartsblog.com/new-york-unemployment-extensions-13-more-weeks-extended-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Dems... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845454" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/7823110</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Thursday on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to H.R. 3548, the House bill which generously extended unemployment benefits to half the states in the Union, and ungenerously (and, I would submit, stupidly) left out ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845454&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chez MRh&#233;: Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Dems propose 50 ...</title>
    <link href="http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-extension-update-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6455491</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chez MRh&#233; </name>
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Thursday on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to H.R. 3548, the House bill which generously extended unemployment benefits to half the states in the Union, and ungenerously (and, . . . more. Bookmark and Share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-extension-update-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Update: Senate Dems... | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845454&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6397219</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
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Oct 09, 2009 Thursday on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to HR 3548, the House bill which generously extended unemployment bene.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845454&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#187; Unemployment Benefits Extension Stalls in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/unemployment-benefits-extension-stalls-in-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6391581</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bargaineering </name>
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H.R.3548. Title: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bargaineering.com/articles/unemployment-benefits-extension-stalls-in-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>DownsizeDC.org</title>
    <link href="http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/asking+the+right+questions" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6339058</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DownsizeDC.org </name>
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Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009: H.R. 3548, amended, to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.downsizedc.org/blog/asking+the+right+questions&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>California first-time jobless claims rise for second week ...</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/08/california-first-time-jobless-claims-rise-for-second-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6335026</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
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California first-time jobless claims rise for second week.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/10/08/california-first-time-jobless-claims-rise-for-second-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Democrats Unveil Unemployment Extension Bill, Republicans Object ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/democrats-unveil-unemployment-extension-bill-republicans-object-to-passage/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331190</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
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Senate Democrats &#8220;said Thursday they have reached a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly 2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger of running out of assistance by the end of the year,&#8221; the AP ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/08/democrats-unveil-unemployment-extension-bill-republicans-object-to-passage/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/08/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331149</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
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September 11 Update: H.R. 3548 - Representative Jim McDermott, Washington, introduced new unemployment extension legislation, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks for some states. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/10/08/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Chez MRh&#233;: Unemployment extension update: bill to hit Senate floor ...</title>
    <link href="http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-extension-update-bill-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6317873</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chez MRh&#233; </name>
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According to Capitol Hill Reports , &amp;quot;Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is planning to offer an amendment to the House-passed Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ( H.R. 3548 ) that would extend . . . more. Bookmark and Share ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://chezmrhe.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-extension-update-bill-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3756: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3756/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6477543</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... </name>
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(Check out HR 3548, S. 1699, HR 3404, S. ... Source: The WashingtonWatch.com Blog. Did you find this article useful? Your opinion counts - together, we&amp;#39;re finding the very best news and blog coverage about Congress available on the web. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3756/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Extending new homebuyers tax credit and COBRA benefits?</title>
    <link href="http://davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/extending-new-homebuyers-tax-credit-and-cobra-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6323849</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>David Kirkpatrick </name>
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The House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Bill of 2009 (HR 3548) in September and sent it to the Senate on September 22 (TAXDAY, 2009/09/24, C.3). Gibbs said he believes the Senate should be able to act on the bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://davidkirkpatrick.wordpress.com/2009/10/06/extending-new-homebuyers-tax-credit-and-cobra-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Barstool Economist: The Disincentive to Work</title>
    <link href="http://libertyfeatures.com/?p=2011" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6323848</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Liberty Features Syndicate </name>
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No, they pen HR 3548 the &#8220;Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&#8221; This act would extend unemployment benefits to &#8220;50 percent of the total amount of regular compensation&#8221; or &#8220;13 times the individual&amp;#39;s average weekly benefit ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://libertyfeatures.com/?p=2011&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress Acts to Extend Unemployment Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://mikehonda.blogspot.com/2009/10/congress-acts-to-extend-unemployment.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6445412</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congressman Mike Honda: On the Issues </name>
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The House of Representatives recently passed HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act. Enjoying broad bipartisan support, HR 3548 will provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mikehonda.blogspot.com/2009/10/congress-acts-to-extend-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Greenspan: Extend Unemployment Benefits | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/5/greenspan-expand-ui-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6313702</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Ypu can get more info if the go there and type in the bill hr 3548 and look under comments. We&amp;#39;ve been following it all day. Don&amp;#39;t know how abc came up with their info but it wasn&amp;#39;t right so they ended up changing what they said. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/5/greenspan-expand-ui-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Six months on, unemployed still struggle to find work ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040329/1002/rss01" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6341482</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>coshoctontribune.com - Local News </name>
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 3548 on Sept. 22 to extend unemployment benefits another 13 weeks for the hardest hit states, including Ohio. A companion bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, was introduced in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.coshoctontribune.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040329/1002/rss01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>&#8220;Furlough challenge to take concerted push - Honolulu Advertiser ...</title>
    <link href="http://faeducational.blogspot.com/2009/10/furlough-challenge-to-take-concerted.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6322312</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Educational </name>
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The US House of Representatives passed HR 3548 on Sept. 22 to extend unemployment benefits another 13 weeks for the hardest hit states, including Ohio. A companion bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, was introduced in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://faeducational.blogspot.com/2009/10/furlough-challenge-to-take-concerted.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548)</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6294050</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Govit: Most Popular Legislation </name>
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Vote: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009(HR 3548)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govit.com/vote/congress.aspx?bill=2009-hr-3548&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>LancasterOnline.com:News:Pitts lone Pa. vote against unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/243029" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-02:/commentary/6322599</id>
    <updated>2009-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>LancasterOnline - News </name>
    </author>
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Charles Bullitt could change his condition if he pursued the rewarding field of &amp;quot;fry guy&amp;quot; but that doesn&amp;#39;t solve the problem HR 3548 was designed to help fix. Perhaps his search was impeded by spelling competency similar to yours? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/243029&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>RealClearPolitics - Job Prospects Remain Dim for Millions of Workers</title>
    <link href="http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/10/03/job_prospects_remain_dim_for_millions_of_workers_98574.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6290420</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealClearPolitics - Homepage </name>
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The House of Representatives passed last week HR 3548, which extends benefits to the long-term unemployed, but the Senate has yet to move on its companion bill, S. 1647. Both bills would extend key provisions for the unemployed from the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/10/03/job_prospects_remain_dim_for_millions_of_workers_98574.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://mt-govinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-compensation-extension-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6283607</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Government News for Montana </name>
    </author>
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You can follow and read the text of HR3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, via THOMAS. The text of Senator Shaheen&amp;#39;s letter to Congress recommending extending unemployment benefits in all 50 states is available on the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mt-govinfo.blogspot.com/2009/10/unemployment-compensation-extension-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Leaders Scramble to Address Objections on Unemployment Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/leaders-scramble-to-address-objections-on-unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264738</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>SENATUS </name>
    </author>
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A House-passed bill &#8220;to give another 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to people from states where the jobless rate is at least 8.5 percent has bogged down in the Senate because of resistance from lawmakers whose states have lower ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://senatus.wordpress.com/2009/10/02/leaders-scramble-to-address-objections-on-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Liberal Doomsayer: Where The Rubber Meets The Road (10/2/09)</title>
    <link href="http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-rubber-meets-road-10209.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264616</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberal Doomsayer </name>
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Voting 331-83, the House passed a bill (HR 3548) providing 13 more weeks of jobless checks for those in high-unemployment states whose current allotments have expired or soon will expire. A yes vote was to pass the bill. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberaldoomsayer.blogspot.com/2009/10/where-rubber-meets-road-10209.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment extension bill stalls in Senate | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834307" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/7849481</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
    </author>
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Despite increasing pressure from state labor groups, constituents, strong Democratic support, and signs from Republican leaders that they would not obstruct its passage, the unemployment extension bill (H.R. 3548) which passed the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834307&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Democrats from states that would miss out on extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-democrats-from-states-that-would-miss-out-on-extension-of-jobless-benefits-cry-foul-63102737.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6404186</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The House bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/senate-democrats-from-states-that-would-miss-out-on-extension-of-jobless-benefits-cry-foul-63102737.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment extension bill stalls in Senate | Gather</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834307&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6394153</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather News Essential </name>
    </author>
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Despite increasing pressure from state labor groups, constituents, strong Democratic support, and signs from Republican leaders that they would not obstruct its passage, the unemployment extension bill (H.R. 3548) which passed the House ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977834307&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jobless benefits extension hits snag in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2009/10/01/jobless_benefits_extension_hits_snag_in_senate" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6341540</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Politics &amp;amp; Government </name>
    </author>
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... Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. ___. The House bill is HR 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2009/10/01/jobless_benefits_extension_hits_snag_in_senate&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment benefits extension hits snag: Rutland Herald Online</title>
    <link href="http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091002/BUSINESS/910020324/-1/RSS10" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6322600</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RutlandHerald.com </name>
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... Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. &#243;&#243;&#243;. The House bill is H.R. 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20091002/BUSINESS/910020324/-1/RSS10&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Jobless benefits extension hits snag in Senate</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/48166-jobless-benefits-extension-hits-snag-senate.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6317874</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Lounge Political Forums </name>
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... Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. ___ The House bill is HR 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/48166-jobless-benefits-extension-hits-snag-senate.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>NetRight Daily: Mark Lloyd: A Bad Tree Bears Bad Fruit</title>
    <link href="http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2009/10/1/netright-daily-mark-lloyd-a-bad-tree-bears-bad-fruit.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264612</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Press Releases </name>
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HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, will redistribute wealth from all 50 states to 29 states. These states are those that have over 8% unemployment. Are you wondering if your state is going to make out big from ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nhinsider.com/press-releases/2009/10/1/netright-daily-mark-lloyd-a-bad-tree-bears-bad-fruit.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>US House Approves Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits in States ...</title>
    <link href="http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/2009/10/us-house-approves-bill-extending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264610</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Labor &amp;amp; Employment Blog </name>
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On September 22, 2009, the US House of Representatives approved HR 3548, which will provide an additional 13 weeks of emergency unemployment compensation program benefits in states with a three-month average total unemployment rate of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ralawemployment.blogspot.com/2009/10/us-house-approves-bill-extending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension Bill Hits &amp;quot;Snag&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/1/unemployment-extension-senate-snag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264609</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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After the House approved an unemployment benefits extension (HR 3548) with an bipartisan majority, it looked like the Senate would quickly follow suit. After all, the companion legislation (S. 1647) was popular among several Democratic ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/1/unemployment-extension-senate-snag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Democrats from states that would miss out on extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/63102737.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261661</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The House bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. (This version CORRECTS Rep. Jim McDermott&amp;#39;s state to Washington.) To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/63102737.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Senate Democrats from states that would miss out on extension of ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-democrats-from-states-that-would-miss-out-on-extension-of-jobless-benefits-cry-foul-184107/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6260007</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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... Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. The House bill is H.R. 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/senate-democrats-from-states-that-would-miss-out-on-extension-of-jobless-benefits-cry-foul-184107/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s theft - even though we get &amp;#39;ours&amp;#39;</title>
    <link href="http://thurbersthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/09/its-theft-even-though-we-get-ours.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6264536</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Thurber&amp;#39;s Thoughts </name>
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HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, will extend unemployment benefits for another 13 weeks. This is on top of the 26 weeks most states already have provided and the 53 weeks the federal government extended to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thurbersthoughts.blogspot.com/2009/09/its-theft-even-though-we-get-ours.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Pete Sessions votes against extension of unemployment benefits</title>
    <link href="http://sessionswatch.blogspot.com/2009/09/pete-sessions-votes-against-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6264535</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sessions Watch </name>
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Last week, the House passed HR 3548 to extend unemployment benefits beyond the current limitation of 13 weeks; the bill passed with a 2/3 majority, 331-83, with Pete Sessions joining the minority of those who voted no (see Roll No. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sessionswatch.blogspot.com/2009/09/pete-sessions-votes-against-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Perriello working on unemployment-benefits issue : Augusta Free Press</title>
    <link href="http://augustafreepress.com/2009/09/30/perriello-working-on-unemployment-benefits-issue/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6260006</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Free Press </name>
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Perriello requests that before being sent to President Obama for his signature, H.R. 3548 include an immediate six-week unemployment benefit extension for all states. He also requests that when the extension expires at the end of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://augustafreepress.com/2009/09/30/perriello-working-on-unemployment-benefits-issue/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Perriello Fights to Extend Viriginan&amp;#39;s Unemployment Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.appomattoxnews.com/2009/perriello-fights-to-extend-viriginans-unemployment-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252255</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Appomattox Area News </name>
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Perriello requests that before being sent to President Obama for his signature, H.R. 3548 include an immediate six-week unemployment benefit extension for all states. He also requests that when the extension expires at the end of the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.appomattoxnews.com/2009/perriello-fights-to-extend-viriginans-unemployment-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill, Sept 28&#8211;Oct 2: University of Washington ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-sept-28-oct-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/10152097</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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considers HR 3326, 2010 Defense Spending;; HR 2918, Legislative Branch and stopgap spending;; Finance Committee consinues marking up its health care overhaul bill;; HR 3548 (tentative), Unemployment aid extension. In The House: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/federalrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-sept-28-oct-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (S.1699)</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/29/787827/-Unemployment-Compensation-Extension-Act-of-2009-(S.1699)" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6264614</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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US Senator Jack Reed introduced companion bill to HR 3548 (S. 1699). Robert Dobbs for Congress.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/29/787827/-Unemployment-Compensation-Extension-Act-of-2009-(S.1699)&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Haven Advocate: News - The Waiting Game</title>
    <link href="http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=14743" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6264613</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>New Haven Advocate: News </name>
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The bean counters that have the say so on HR 3548 don&amp;#39;t give a sh-t about us. They all have steady jobs, nice homes and money to piss away, but all the unemployed people who have lost so much have to wait for those fools to make a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newhavenadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=14743&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>This Week on Capitol Hill, Sept 28&#226;&#8364;&#8220;Oct 2 : University of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-sept-28-oct-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6246602</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>University of Washington Federal Relations </name>
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considers HR 3326, 2010 Defense Spending;; HR 2918, Legislative Branch and stopgap spending;; Finance Committee consinues marking up its health care overhaul bill;; HR 3548 (tentative), Unemployment aid extension. In The House: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washington.edu/externalaffairs/fedrelations/this-week-on-capitol-hill-sept-28-oct-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Betsy Markey: &#226;&#8364;&#339;Musgrave-lite&#226;&#8364;* | eLetters</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2009/09/29/rep-betsy-markey-%E2%80%9Cmusgrave-lite%E2%80%9D/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242586</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>eLetters </name>
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Betsy Markey voted against HR 3548, which extends unemployment compensation benefits. Did she think her erstwhile backers wouldn&amp;#39;t notice? Was she counting on disinterest among those of us with jobs? It&amp;#39;s time to lay the groundwork for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.denverpost.com/eletters/2009/09/29/rep-betsy-markey-%E2%80%9Cmusgrave-lite%E2%80%9D/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress May Help California&amp;#39;s Long-Term Unemploye</title>
    <link href="http://www.calegaladvocates.org/news/article.274771-Congress_May_Help_Californias_LongTerm_Unemployed_Again" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6394156</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News and Alerts </name>
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The House took the first step last Tuesday, passing the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548). This proposal would maintain UI benefits for an additional 13 weeks for workers who have used all the benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.calegaladvocates.org/news/article.274771-Congress_May_Help_Californias_LongTerm_Unemployed_Again&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hastings votes no on extending unemployment benefits, Yes on ...</title>
    <link href="http://hastingsreport.blogspot.com/2009/09/hastings-votes-no-on-extending.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6322313</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hastings Report </name>
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Hastings voted no last Tuesday, September 22, on HR 3548 which would provide another 13 weeks of jobless benefits to counties with the highest unemployment rates. Of Washington State&amp;#39;s 9 representatives, only Rep. Hastings voted no. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hastingsreport.blogspot.com/2009/09/hastings-votes-no-on-extending.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Congress May Help California&amp;#39;s Long-Term Unemployed &#8211; Again ...</title>
    <link href="http://californiabudgetbites.org/2009/09/28/congress-may-help-california%E2%80%99s-long-term-unemployed-%E2%80%93-again/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6306172</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>California Budget Bites </name>
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The House took the first step last Tuesday, passing the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548). This proposal would maintain UI benefits for an additional 13 weeks for workers who have used all the benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://californiabudgetbites.org/2009/09/28/congress-may-help-california%E2%80%99s-long-term-unemployed-%E2%80%93-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>&#187; Last week in Congress Sep 28</title>
    <link href="http://blog.alonzoechavarria.com/?p=38" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6283608</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Untitled </name>
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Bill H.R. 3548. To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.alonzoechavarria.com/?p=38&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION TO EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS</title>
    <link href="http://www.michnews.org/2009/09/house-passes-legislation-to-extend-unemployment-benefits/#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6250625</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Michigan News </name>
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HR 3548 targets the unemployment benefit extension to those states with a three month average total unemployment rate at or above 8.5 percent or a 13-week insured unemployment rate of above 6 percent. Michigan&amp;#39;s current three month ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/09/house-passes-legislation-to-extend-unemployment-benefits/#utm_source=feed&amp;amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=feed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Sam Graves-This Week in Washington &#194;&#171; Political Meanderings in Clay ...</title>
    <link href="http://claycomopolitics.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/sam-graves-this-week-in-washington/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6242555</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Political Meanderings in Clay County Missouri </name>
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Unemployment Compensation: The House by a 331-83 vote passed H.R. 3548, providing an additional 13 weeks of unemployment compensation benefits in states with unemployment rates above 8.5 percent- including Missouri. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://claycomopolitics.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/sam-graves-this-week-in-washington/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-27</title>
    <link href="http://letdcknow.com/hottopics/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-09-27/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6401333</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Let DC Know </name>
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Latest Topic at LetDCKnow.com : H.R. 3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act #; Latest Topic at LetDCKnow.com : H.R. 2265: Magna Water District Water Reuse and Groundwater Recharge Act of 2009 #; Latest Topic at LetDCKnow.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://letdcknow.com/hottopics/twitter-weekly-updates-for-2009-09-27/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Opinion Line Extra (Sept. 28) | Wichita Opinion - Wichita ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansas.com/opinion/story/987131.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6240782</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kansas.com: Opinion </name>
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Members of the Democratic majority in Congress have thrown a lifeline to those on unemployment by passing HR 3548 for extending benefits an additional 13 weeks. Republicans Jerry Moran, Lynn Jenkins and Todd Tiahrt apparently voted &amp;quot;no&amp;quot; ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansas.com/opinion/story/987131.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.1699: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1699/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6392046</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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This bill would extend unemployment insurance benefits by 13 weeks in states that have jobless rates above 8.5 percent. A list of unemployment rates state-by-state can be seen here. Companion legislation in the House is HR 3548.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1699/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Governor Steve Beshear urges Senators McConnell and Bunning to ...</title>
    <link href="http://thebridge.typepad.com/thebridge/2009/09/governor-steve-beshear-urges-senators-mcconnell-and-bunning-to-back-extension-of-unemployment-benefi.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6213322</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Political Bridge </name>
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House Resolution (HR) 3548, recently passed by the US House of Representatives, will provide an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits to Kentucky&amp;#39;s unemployed workers who qualify. This comes just as jobless rates have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thebridge.typepad.com/thebridge/2009/09/governor-steve-beshear-urges-senators-mcconnell-and-bunning-to-back-extension-of-unemployment-benefi.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Senate Considers Next Move On Unemployment Benefits Extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/25/senate-considers-ui-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207946</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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The companion bill was introduced on 09/23/09 after passage of HR 3548 - S 1699. Hopefully the senate will take this up next week. We need to keep the pressure on the Senate! Time is of the essence and they have had months to get this ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/25/senate-considers-ui-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>racine county democratic party: Senate Finance Committee Begins ...</title>
    <link href="http://racinecountydemocraticparty1.blogspot.com/2009/09/senate-finance-committee-begins.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207945</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>racine county democratic party </name>
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The vote on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) was 331 to 83. The House-passed bill would help workers in 27 states, and efforts are underway to persuade the Senate to provide additional weeks of benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://racinecountydemocraticparty1.blogspot.com/2009/09/senate-finance-committee-begins.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Southeastern Ohio Conservative Thoughts: Comrade Charlie Wilsn ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207909</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, will extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks to workers in high unemployment states (thank you Ted Strickland and Ohio&amp;#39;s high taxes....which are used to pay for unemployment.....a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seoconservative.blogspot.com/2009/09/comrade-charlie-wilsn-bragging-about.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Poll: Register readers favor unemployment extension - Handling ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207903</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Poll: Register readers favor unemployment extension.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/25/poll-register-readers-favor-unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Left In Alabama:: Unemployment Benefit Extension - Not a Party ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.leftinalabama.com/diary/4799/unemployment-benefit-extension-not-a-party-line-vote-for-alabama-delegation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6203871</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
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This week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Extension Act of 2009 (sponsored by Rep. James McDermott (D, WA)) which will extend unemployment benefits by 13 weeks for an estimated 37000 Alabamians. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.leftinalabama.com/diary/4799/unemployment-benefit-extension-not-a-party-line-vote-for-alabama-delegation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>S.1678: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ...</title>
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S.1678 S.1678 [2]; H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensa... [2]; H.R.2629 Coercion is Not Healt... [2]; H.R.2631 Affordable Gas Price ... [2]; S.185 Habeas Corpus Restora... [1]. H.R.3200 America&amp;#39;s Affordable ... [2]; H.R.1256 Thrift Savings . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1678/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Peter Roskam | Peter Roskam Displays Contempt for Unemployed ...</title>
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On Tuesday, September 22nd, the House voted on HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The bill providers for an additional 13 weeks of.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rubberstamproskam.com/2009/09/24/peter-roskam-displays-contempt-for-unemployed-votes-against-benefits-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Blue in the Bluegrass: When Your Unemployment Runs Out, Thank ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6202866</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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House Resolution (H.R.) 3548, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, will provide an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits to Kentucky&amp;#39;s unemployed workers who qualify. This comes just as jobless rates ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blueinthebluegrass.blogspot.com/2009/09/when-your-unemployment-runs-out-thank.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Titus Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Nevadans | Nevada ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199475</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, will immediately benefit more than 5000 Nevadans who would have exhausted their benefits by the end of September and more than 14000 whose benefits would have run out by ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nevada.realestaterama.com/2009/09/24/titus-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-for-nevadans-ID095.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states &#194;&#171; Elysabeth</title>
    <link href="http://akamine2525.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/house-bill-adds-to-jobless-benefits-in-27-states/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6195381</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Elysabeth </name>
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Because the recession officially began in December 2007, people getting the full 79 weeks could be running out of benefits and would be entitled to the 13-week extension. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://akamine2525.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/house-bill-adds-to-jobless-benefits-in-27-states/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>170000 Californians could benefit from jobless extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/23/170000-californians-could-benefit-from-jobless-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6195039</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Handling Hard Times </name>
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170000 Californians could benefit from jobless extension.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/23/170000-californians-could-benefit-from-jobless-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 - House Version ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/7924737</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Legislation RSS Feed </name>
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House. The House receives a grade of C for its support of the middle class on this piece of legislation. 331 Representatives voted for the middle-class position; 83 voted against. See how each member voted on this bill: House. H.R. 3548 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://themiddleclass.org/bill/unemployment-compensation-extension-act-2009-house-version&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Senator Reed Introduces Bill to Aid Unemployed S.1699 | No Job News</title>
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UPDATED November 6, 2009 -- With the passage of HR 3548 in the U.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nojobsurvivor.com/No-Job-News/senator-reed-introduces-bill-to-aid-unemployed-s1699.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New Nebraska Network:: HYPOCRITES: Lee Terry &amp;amp; Jeff Fortenberry ...</title>
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      <name>New Nebraska Network - Front Page </name>
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Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voted against H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.... &amp;quot;This bill discriminates against people who are suffering in Nebraska,&amp;quot; said Fortenberry. &amp;quot;If you are without a job, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newnebraska.net/showDiary.do?diaryId=1995&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HYPOCRITES: Lee Terry &amp;amp; Jeff Fortenberry Supported Discrimination ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.newnebraska.net/diary/1995/hypocrites-lee-terry-jeff-fortenberry-supported-discrimination-against-nebraska-families" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6261662</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>New Nebraska Network - Front Page </name>
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Congressman Jeff Fortenberry today voted against HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.... &amp;quot;This bill discriminates against people who are suffering in Nebraska,&amp;quot; said Fortenberry. &amp;quot;If you are without a job, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.newnebraska.net/diary/1995/hypocrites-lee-terry-jeff-fortenberry-supported-discrimination-against-nebraska-families&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states | Gather</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6237709</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Expand Tags: congress, government, politics, top stories. Expand To Group: Gather News Essential ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822923&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nashuatelegraph.com: House OKs more jobless benefits</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6232843</id>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. &#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220; On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://feeds.nashuatelegraph.com/~r/news/full/~3/pXO1dzBjeC4/article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - KHQ Right Now ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6232842</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Thebill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.khq.com/global/story.asp?s=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - KIVITV.COM ...</title>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Copyright Associated Press, Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Comments (Login Not Required). Email This ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/money/job_news/nat_ap_dc_house_bill_adds_to_jobless_benefits_in_27_states_20090923708_2893022&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Passes &amp;#39;Lifeline&amp;#39; To Help More Than 1M Set To Lose ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6213390</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Lawmakers approved the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548), which would provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in those states with the highest unemployment and will soon begin losing their ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://onthehillblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/house-passes-lifeline-to-help-more-than.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension Moves to Senate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6213332</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3548, introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), passed 331-83, with 66 Republicans and 17 Democrats opposing the measure, which will extend benefits in states where unemployment is more than 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.4ibew.com/2009/09/23/unemployment-benefits-extension-moves-to-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>September 22, 2009: MARKEY VOTES TO EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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&#226;&#8364;&#8220;Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) today voted in favor of extending unemployment benefits in Massachusetts and other states with an unemployment rate of 8.5% or higher. HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://markey.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=3777&amp;amp;Itemid=141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act Passes</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6213328</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Yesterday Jim McDermott&amp;#39;s bill, HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, passed overwhelmingly,331-83. Among the 38 co-sponsors were 2 Republicans, Candice Miller (R-MI) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH), both from high ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2009/09/unemployment-compensation-extension-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension Moves to Senate</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6213326</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>AFL-CIO NOW BLOG </name>
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... will provide an added 13 weeks of unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for jobless workers in high unemployment states who have exhausted their benefits without finding new work. HR 3548, introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.aflcio.org/2009/09/23/unemployment-benefits-extension-moves-to-senate/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Iowans split as U.S. House votes to extend unemployment benefits ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6210719</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today broke with his party to oppose the Unemployment Compensation Act (H.R. 3548) because the legislation would exclude unemployed Iowa workers from receiving a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rootswire.org/content/iowans-split-us-house-votes-extend-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states | San Francisco ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6203872</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines. Mission district shootings ignite gang-free zone ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/economy/60677502.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Find Political News: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act Passes</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6202867</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Yesterday Jim McDermott&amp;#39;s bill, H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, passed overwhelmingly,331-83. Among the 38 co-sponsors were 2 Republicans, Candice Miller (R-MI) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH), ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://findpoliticalnews.blogspot.com/2009/09/unemployment-compensation-extension-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Jim McDermott On The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6198129</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>freeworkerscompattorney.org </name>
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Ways and Means Income Security and Family Support Chairman Jim McDermott on the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://freeworkerscompattorney.org/workers-comp-attorney/rep-jim-mcdermott-on-the-unemployment-compensation-extension-act&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - KTVZ.com ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194956</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ktvz.com/global/story.asp?s=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House votes to extend unemployment benefits | Capitol Hill Blue</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6194955</id>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house... Copyright &#194;&#169; 2009 The Associated Press. Technorati Tags: Congress Unemployment Congress jobs recession ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.capitolhillblue.com/node/19844&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>September 24, 2009</title>
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The benefits in H.R. 3548 would provide immediate assistance to jobless workers residing in high unemployment states like North Carolina, helping them buy necessities for their families and continue their mortgage payments. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.homeinhenderson.com/?p=10385&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>PoliticonValley: Rep. Eshoo Votes to Extend Emergency Unemployment ...</title>
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The bill, H.R.3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, passed the House by a vote of 331-83. &amp;quot;As we begin to emerge from this recession, we cannot leave behind those who are experiencing the worst of its effects,&amp;quot; Rep. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.politiconvalley.com/2009/09/rep-eshoo-votes-to-extend-emergency.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191660</id>
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Thebill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.klkntv.com/global/story.asp?s=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bleeding Heartland:: Iowans split as U.S. House votes to extend ...</title>
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Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today broke with his party to oppose the Unemployment Compensation Act (H.R. 3548) because the legislation would exclude unemployed Iowa workers from receiving a 13-week extension of unemployment benefits. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bleedingheartland.com/diary/3266/iowans-split-as-us-house-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>POLL: Should jobless benefits be extended again? - Handling Hard ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191637</id>
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Nearly 300000 Californians could get an additional 13 weeks of jobless benefits under an emergency bill approved by the House of Representatives Tuesday, Sept. 22, on a 331-83 vote. cg1ba The bill, H.R. 3548, must also be passed by the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://economy.freedomblogging.com/2009/09/23/poll-should-jobless-benefits-be-extended-again/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - KVOA News 4 ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191623</id>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kvoa.com/global/story.asp?s=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Leesburg Tomorrow: Republicans Vote For A Public Option</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191622</id>
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      <name>Leesburg Tomorrow </name>
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Given your previous opposition to public insurance programs, such as the public option for health insurance, I was surprised to see your vote in favor of HR 3548. I assume your support for public unemployment insurance extends to public ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leesburgtomorrow.blogspot.com/2009/09/republicans-vote-for-public-option.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - Politics - THE ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190514</id>
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Because the recession officially began in December 2007, people getting the full 79 weeks could be running out of benefits and would be entitled to the 13-week extension. The bill is H.R. 3548. Author Johnny Talkback | Comment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thesparkpost.com/politics/house-bill-adds-to-jobless-benefits-in-27-states.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - AP State GA ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190513</id>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Showing: Oldest first, Newest first, Most-recommended first, Least-recommended first. @Nyx.AuthorDisplayName@ wrote on @Nyx.PostedAtTime@: @Nyx.CommentBody@. @Nyx.Recommender@ @Nyx.AbuseReporter@. Quick Job Search ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/251/story/848607.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>South Bend Tribune: House bill adds to jobless benefits in Indiana ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190511</id>
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Because the recession officially began in December 2007, people getting the full 79 weeks could be running out of benefits and would be entitled to the 13-week extension. The bill is H.R. 3548. Be the first to comment on this story! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20090923/Biz/909239962/-1/XML&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Keweenaw Now: Stupak to hold town hall meeting Sept. 26 in Negaunee</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190510</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Keweenaw Now </name>
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H.R. 3548 targets the unemployment benefit extension to those states with a three-month average total unemployment rate at or above 8.5 percent or a 13-week insured unemployment rate of above 6 percent. Michigan&amp;#39;s current three-month ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://keweenawnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/stupak-to-hold-town-hall-meeting-sept.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 Passes House ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/09/23/unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009-passes-house-benefits-may-be-extended/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190507</id>
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If the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature. A BILL. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. H. R. 3548. Share and Enjoy: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.jacksonnjonline.com/2009/09/23/unemployment-compensation-extension-act-of-2009-passes-house-benefits-may-be-extended/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - KIVITV.COM ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190506</id>
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Thebill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kivitv.com/global/story.asp?s=11180942&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states | shreveporttimes ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6190505</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Because the recession officially began in December 2007, people getting the full 79 weeks could be running out of benefits and would be entitled to the 13-week extension. The bill is H.R. 3548. Newest first, Oldest first ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20090923/NEWS05/90923007/1060/NEWS01&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>9/23/09&#226;&#8364;&#166;you know it&amp;#39;s going to be a bad day when&#226;&#8364;&#166; &#194;&#171; Traderbill&amp;#39;s ...</title>
    <link href="http://traderbill.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/92309-you-know-its-going-to-be-a-bad-day-when/" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Then there is HR 3548, a bill to extend jobless benefits by 13 weeks in states with more than 8.5% unemployment &#226;&#8364;&#8220; that would be 27 states and counting. Why is the southeast quadrant of the U.S. representative of the entire country? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://traderbill.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/92309-you-know-its-going-to-be-a-bad-day-when/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Nashuatelegraph.com: House OKs more jobless benefits</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6187802</id>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. &#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220;&#226;&#8364;&#8220; On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090923/BUSINESS/909239987/-1/XML07&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Not Andy Sere: H.R. 3548 Hall of Shame</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Not Andy Sere </name>
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H.R. 3548 Hall of Shame. Here&amp;#39;s an update on last night&amp;#39;s vote to tax half the country in order to pay for unemployment benefits for the other half. I can understand that some selfish Republicans in states receiving unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://notandysere.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr-3548-hall-of-shame.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Crossing the Aisle on Unemployment</title>
    <link href="http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/09/23/crossing-the-aisle-on-unemployment/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6187799</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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To deal with this problem, Congressman Jim McDermott crafted a new piece of small, smart economic stimulus: The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, H.R. 3548. The legislation extends unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://irregulartimes.com/index.php/archives/2009/09/23/crossing-the-aisle-on-unemployment/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Michigan Messenger &#194;&#187; U.S. House passes unemployment extension bill</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed H.R. 3548, a bill co-sponsored by Michigan Reps. Gary Peters, Sander Levin, John Dingell, Dale Kildee and Candice Miller to extend unemployment benefits in certain high unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://michiganmessenger.com/26697/u-s-house-passes-unemployment-extension-bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Gateway News Main: Perlmutter Calls for More Help for Colorado&amp;#39;s ...</title>
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As passed by the House of Representatives, HR 3548 only provides an extension of benefits to states with a three-month average total unemployment rate (TUR) of 8.5 percent. The most recent statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://gatewaynewsreport.blogspot.com/2009/09/perlmutter-calls-for-more-help-for.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>That&amp;#39;s My Congress &#194;&#187; 17 Democrats Vote Against Unemployment Benefits</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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He introduced H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, a sensible bill that extends unemployment benefits for 13 additional weeks, but only in those states where unemployment remains above 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thatsmycongress.com/index.php/2009/09/23/17-democrats-vote-against-unemployment-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states | Gather</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. Expand Tags: congress, government, politics. Expand To Group: Gather News Essential ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977822923&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Rep. Doris Matsui Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance | OBSNews ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6187070</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (OBSNews.com) &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-05) voted for passage of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, a supplemental appropriations measure to extend unemployment compensation to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.obsnews.com/news/article100634_rep-doris-matsui-votes-extend-unemployment-insurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>EEUU: C&#195;&#161;mara baja aprueba ampliar apoyos a desempleados | El Poder ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>El Poder de Miami </name>
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Hay casi seis desempleados por cada trabajo disponible. El n&#195;&#186;mero del proyecto de ley es H.R. 3548. Digg &amp;middot; Google Bookmarks &amp;middot; reddit &amp;middot; Mixx &amp;middot; StumbleUpon &amp;middot; Technorati &amp;middot; Yahoo! Buzz &amp;middot; DesignFloat &amp;middot; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://elpoderdemiami.com/2009/09/23/eeuu-camara-baja-aprueba-ampliar-apoyos-a-desempleados/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bayou Perspective: Rep. Melancon Opposes Unemployment Relief Bill ...</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548) would provide up to another 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits in 29 states with seasonally-adjusted, three-month average total unemployment rates of 8.5 percent or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bayouperspective.blogspot.com/2009/09/rep-melancon-opposes-unemployment.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>prada My Blog &#194;&#187; Blog Archive &#194;&#187; House votes to extend jobless benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.advisenirvana.com/index.php/2009/09/house-votes-to-extend-jobless-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186960</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>prada My Blog </name>
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... to expire at the end of this year, for another year. But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.advisenirvana.com/index.php/2009/09/house-votes-to-extend-jobless-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>The Hitchhiker&amp;#39;s Guide to National Affairs: Extended Benefits Approved</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186958</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hitchhiker's Guide to National Affairs </name>
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The unemployment benefits apply to the 27 states - mentioned in the previous article here - (including California), Washington D.C., and also Puerto Rico. A .pdf of the bill (H.R. 3548) can be found here. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://aragonhitchhikers.blogspot.com/2009/09/extended-benefits-approved.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to give jobless Americans in 27 states another 13 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/60561232.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186956</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. House Ways and Means Committee: http://waysandmeans.house.gov/. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/60561232.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to give jobless Americans in 27 states another 13 ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-give-jobless-americans-in-27-states-another-13-weeks-of-benefits-176065/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6186954</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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Because the recession officially began in December 2007, people getting the full 79 weeks could be running out of benefits and would be entitled to the 13-week extension. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-give-jobless-americans-in-27-states-another-13-weeks-of-benefits-176065/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. McDermott Introduces New UI Extension Legislation | No Job News</title>
    <link href="http://www.nojobsurvivor.com/No-Job-News/rep-mcdermott-introduces-new-ui-extension-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/7189924</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Latest News and Information for the... </name>
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UPDATED September 23, 2009 House bill HR3548 introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) passes today, 331-83 and moves to the Senate. HR 3548 extends unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks in states where unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nojobsurvivor.com/No-Job-News/rep-mcdermott-introduces-new-ui-extension-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Roll Call #722 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/7073007</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] </name>
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H.R.3548: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/vote/2009/h/722&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; regarding HR3548</title>
    <link href="http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6126" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6520232</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] </name>
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Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1] voted &amp;#39;Aye&amp;#39; on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: HR 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 regarding HR3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits 13 weeks in high ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/house_votes_to_extend_jobless_benefits_13_weeks_in_high-unemployment_states.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6290443</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/house_votes_to_extend_jobless_benefits_13_weeks_in_high-unemployment_states.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>U.S. Representative Betty Sutton :: Representing Ohio&amp;#39;s 13th District</title>
    <link href="http://sutton.house.gov/news/story.cfm?id=301" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6242587</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>News from Congresswoman Betty Sutton </name>
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H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, will extend unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks for more than 300000 jobless workers who reside in high-unemployment states and who are projected to run out of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sutton.house.gov/news/story.cfm?id=301&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits | Spokesman.com | Sep 22 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/sep/22/house-vote-extend-jobless-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6232841</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Spokesman.com: News stories </name>
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... to expire at the end of this year, for another year. But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/sep/22/house-vote-extend-jobless-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits - News - The Charleston ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6231046</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Charleston Gazette - News </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wvgazette.com/topStories13/200909220895&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6231044</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Local </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. ---. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/local/6420ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits - News - The Charleston ...</title>
    <link href="http://wvgazette.com/News/200909220895" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6228345</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Charleston Gazette - News </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://wvgazette.com/News/200909220895&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Vote Scheduled For Today (UPDATE: Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/9/22/unemployment-benefits-vote-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6219473</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Debate on H.R. 3548 begins at 1 p.m. CT on CSPAN and the bill is expected to pass. With Republican senators telling supportive Democrats that they won&amp;#39;t vote against the $1.4 billion measure if it&amp;#39;s adequately financed, it could also ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.progressillinois.com/2009/9/22/unemployment-benefits-vote-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House To Vote On Extending Jobless Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.inquisitr.com/38717/house-to-vote-on-extending-jobless-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6219458</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Inquisitr </name>
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McDermott&amp;#39;s bill, H.R. 3548, will extend insurance in the District of Columbia and 27 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inquisitr.com/38717/house-to-vote-on-extending-jobless-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits - Norwalk News - The Hour</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehour.com/story/475343" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6218847</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hour Headlines </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ------ On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in The Hour community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines. Basically, be civil, smart, on-topic and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehour.com/story/475343&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6213334</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Gavel </name>
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Tonight, the House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) by a vote of 331-83. The legislation provides up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to run ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://speaker.house.gov/blog/?p=1983&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Reps. Langevin and Kennedy will vote to extend unemployment benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.rifuture.org/diary/7408/reps-langevin-and-kennedy-will-vote-to-extend-unemployment-benefits" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6213333</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Rhode Island&amp;#39;s Future - Front Page </name>
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Today, the US House of Representatives will be voting on HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. This legislation will provide an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits in states where the rate exceeds 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rifuture.org/diary/7408/reps-langevin-and-kennedy-will-vote-to-extend-unemployment-benefits&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/21/785034/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6213325</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as &amp;quot;National Job Corps Day&amp;quot; (Rep. Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/21/785034/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House &amp;amp; Senate wrap-up</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/22/213540/315" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6213324</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters </name>
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Blumenauer - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Ways and Means). Postponed Suspension Votes (2): HR 2215 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/22/213540/315&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend unemployment benefits &#194;&#171; The Latest News on ...</title>
    <link href="http://lililately.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/house-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6199563</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Latest News on Anything and Everything! </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. I am posting more news today since I skipped a day and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://lililately.wordpress.com/2009/09/23/house-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits - The Liberty Lounge ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/47871-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6194518</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Lounge Political Forums </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: source: AP - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090922/ap_on_go_co/us_unemployment_benefits [link]. Digg this Post! Add Post to del.icio.us &amp;middot; Bookmark Post in Technorati &amp;middot; Furl this Post! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/47871-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House Roll Call #722 Details - OpenCongress</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6191657</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Rep. Stephen Buyer [R, IN-4] </name>
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H.R.3548: To amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 to provide for the temporary availability of certain additional emergency unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. Back to Main Bill Page ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/6126&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits - The Political Asylum ...</title>
    <link href="http://forums.thepoliticalasylum.com/todays-date/33473-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6191624</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Political Asylum - Forums for Intelligent... </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. House votes to extend jobless benefits - Yahoo! News ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://forums.thepoliticalasylum.com/todays-date/33473-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits - The Liberty Lounge ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/47876-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6190512</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Liberty Lounge Political Forums </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: source: AP - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090923/ap_on_go_co/us_unemployment_benefits [link]. Digg this Post! Add Post to del.icio.us &amp;middot; Bookmark Post in Technorati &amp;middot; Furl this Post! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/47876-house-votes-extend-jobless-benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House bill adds to jobless benefits in 27 states - State ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sunherald.com/218/story/1619130.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6190509</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>SunHerald.com: State </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. Showing: Oldest first, Newest first, Most-recommended first, Least-recommended first. @Nyx.AuthorDisplayName@ wrote on @Nyx.PostedAtTime@: @Nyx.repliedToText@. @Nyx.replyAnswerText@. Reply to this Comment @Nyx. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sunherald.com/218/story/1619130.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House: Extend jobless benefits - Norwalk News - The Hour</title>
    <link href="http://www.thehour.com/story/475345" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6190508</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hour Headlines </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ------ On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in The Hour community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines. Basically, be civil, smart, on-topic and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thehour.com/story/475345&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits - 21 News Now, More Local ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.wfmj.com/global/story.asp?s=11178276" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186959</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>WFMJ - News </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.wfmj.com/global/story.asp?s=11178276&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Patriot Page: The New Employee Free Choice Act</title>
    <link href="http://thepatriotpage.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-employee-free-choice-act.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186957</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Patriot Page </name>
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The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (HR 3548) is very close to passage and would extend unemployment benefits another 13 weeks in states with unemployment levels above 8.5%. There are 23 states in the union which would ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepatriotpage.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-employee-free-choice-act.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits | Washington Examiner</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/House-to-vote-to-extend-jobless-benefits-60356642.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186955</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Economy </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines. Katrina vanden Heuvel&amp;#39;s preposterous tales of the 9/12 march ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/House-to-vote-to-extend-jobless-benefits-60356642.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Vote Scheduled For Today (UPDATE: Bill ...</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/22/unemployment-benefits-vote-today" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186953</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Debate on H.R. 3548 begins at 1 p.m. CT on CSPAN and the bill is expected to pass. With Republican senators telling supportive Democrats that they won&amp;#39;t vote against the $1.4 billion measure if it&amp;#39;s adequately financed, it could also ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/22/unemployment-benefits-vote-today&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>R i g h t a r d i a: The Gavel: House Votes To Extend Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://rightardia.blogspot.com/2009/09/gavel-house-votes-to-extend.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184221</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>R ightardia </name>
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Tonight, the House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (H.R. 3548) by a vote of 331-83. The legislation provides up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are about to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rightardia.blogspot.com/2009/09/gavel-house-votes-to-extend.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits 13 weeks in high ...</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-extend-jobless-benefits-13-weeks-in-high-unemployment-states-175834/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184220</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-votes-to-extend-jobless-benefits-13-weeks-in-high-unemployment-states-175834/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits in high-unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/60339562.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184219</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfexaminer.com/politics/ap/60339562.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>MegaVote for NC&amp;#39;s 11th Congressional District: Sept. 21, 2009 ...</title>
    <link href="http://myweaverville.com/2009/09/22/megavote-for-nc%E2%80%99s-11th-congressional-district-sept-21-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184182</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>MyWeaverville.com </name>
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None of the 12 annual appropriations bills have been completed. Unemployment Compensation Extension Act &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R.3548. This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://myweaverville.com/2009/09/22/megavote-for-nc%E2%80%99s-11th-congressional-district-sept-21-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Benefits Extension Explained By OpenCongress Users ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.avelinomaestas.com/2009/09/22/unemployment-benefits-extension-explained-by-opencongress-users/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184181</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Live From Silver City </name>
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By comparison, the page for H.R. 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, H.R. 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up around these bills is a &#226;&#8364;&#339;community&#226;&#8364;* in the truest sense of the word: the people ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.avelinomaestas.com/2009/09/22/unemployment-benefits-extension-explained-by-opencongress-users/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits in high-unemployment states</title>
    <link href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-to-vote-to-extend-jobless-benefits-in-high-unemployment-states-175703/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184180</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Breaking News </name>
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But he decided to narrow the goals of the legislation because the bigger and far more expensive bill would have been more difficult to get through Congress. The bill is H.R. 3548. On the Net: Congress: thomas.loc.gov ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-to-vote-to-extend-jobless-benefits-in-high-unemployment-states-175703/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>House to vote to extend jobless benefits in high-unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/60339562.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184179</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Washington Examiner Site Feed </name>
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The bill is H.R. 3548. ___. On the Net: Congress: http://thomas.loc.gov. To view this site, you need to have Flash Player 8.0 or later installed. Click here to get the latest Flash player. Most Popular Headlines ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/ap/60339562.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Unemployment Benefits Extension Explained By OC User nancym ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1245-The-Unemployment-Benefits-Extension-Explained-By-OC-User-nancym" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184178</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Blog </name>
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She also writes that the next step (after the Senate approves H.R. 3548) for those out of working and requiring an extension would be H.R. 3404, which would extend many of the benefits through 2010: Right now they are trying to plug a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1245-The-Unemployment-Benefits-Extension-Explained-By-OC-User-nancym&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Workforce Developments: Is another unemployment extension on the way?</title>
    <link href="http://workforcedev.typepad.com/workforcedev/2009/09/another-unemployment-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6183078</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Workforce Developments </name>
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According to official numbers from the Bureau of Labor Stats, some 2.3 million Americans are so discouraged by the job market that they&amp;#39;ve just given up looking for work. Many of them have been out of work so long they&amp;#39;ve...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://workforcedev.typepad.com/workforcedev/2009/09/another-unemployment-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Griffin Room: ARKANSAS MORNING, September 22, 2009. Sponsored ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6182919</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Griffin Room </name>
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Blumenauer / Oversight and Government Reform Committee); 15) H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee); Special Orders ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://griffinroomblog.blogspot.com/2009/09/arkansas-morning-september-22-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bills in Congress: H.R.3548:</title>
    <link href="http://billsincongress.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr3548.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6182918</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R.3548: &amp;middot; Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 is quite simple. It extends unemployment benefits by 13 weeks in states that have a jobless rate above 8.5 (opencongress.org) It is hard to say you don&amp;#39;t want this to happen. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://billsincongress.blogspot.com/2009/09/hr3548.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson: MegaVote for S.C.&amp;#39;s 1st ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6182917</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Politics of Jamie Sanderson </name>
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Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - H.R.3548. This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%. Posted by Jamie Sanderson at 12:16 AM. 0 comments: Post a Comment &amp;middot; Older Post Home ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thepoliticsofjamiesanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/megavote-for-scs-1st-congressional_5406.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bennet, Udall, and Perlmutter Watch 9-21-09: Recent and Upcoming ...</title>
    <link href="http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-9-21-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6182916</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Unemployment Compensation Extension Act &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R.3548. This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated). Perlmutter Watch 7-27-09: Recent ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://conservativefirst.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/bennet-udall-and-perlmutter-watch-9-21-09-recent-and-upcoming-votes/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>GUASABARAeditor: Panorama Global: noticias y opiniones 22 9 2009</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6180321</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC&#226;&#8364;&#8221; Hoy por la tarde la C&#195;&#161;mara de Representantes discutir&#195;&#161; el proyecto de emergencia HR 3548 para extender los beneficios de desempleo por 13 semanas m&#195;&#161;s, a estados en los que la tasa de hispanos sin trabajo tiene los ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://guasabaraeditor.blogspot.com/2009/09/panorama-global-noticias-y-opiniones-22.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Spectator</title>
    <link href="http://rtberner.blogspot.com/2009/09/couple-of-years-ago-we-replaced-our.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6180319</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Spectator </name>
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Plain Language Bill passes House of Representatives 376 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; 1 - On April 14, 2008, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007 (HR 3548) by the overwhelming vote... 1 year ago ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rtberner.blogspot.com/2009/09/couple-of-years-ago-we-replaced-our.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Republican Women of the North: MegaVote for Wisconsin&amp;#39;s 8th ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6180318</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - H.R.3548: This bill would extend by 13 weeks unemployment benefits in states with jobless rates over 8.5%. Posted by Republican Women of the North at 7:34 AM. Labels: Our Legislators ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://republicanwomenofthenorth.blogspot.com/2009/09/megavote-for-wisconsins-8th-district.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Workforce Developments: Is another employment extension on the way?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6180317</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Jim McDermott of Washington State introduced HR 3548, the Unemployment Extension Act of 2009. It would extend unemployment benefits an additional 13 weeks for long-term unemployed in states where the jobless rate is above 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://workforcedev.typepad.com/workforcedev/2009/09/another-employment-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Univisi&#195;&#179;n Gestan beneficios para desempleados La Opini&#195;&#179;n WASHINGTON, DC&#226;&#8364;&#8221; Hoy por la tarde la C&#195;&#161;mara de Representantes discutir&#195;&#161; el proyecto de emergencia HR 3548 para extender los beneficios de desempleo por 13 semanas m&#195;&#161;s, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eeuu.noticiasabc.com/2009/09/22/gestan-beneficios-para-desempleados-la-opinion/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>This Week in Congress</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos </name>
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163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as &amp;quot;National Job Corps Day&amp;quot; (Rep. Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#8211; Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/9/21/784657/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6261693</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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H.R. 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Y 331, N 83. These are the last votes today. After votes: Motion to go to conference on H.R. 3183 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Energy and Water Appropriations (No vote expected) Wednesday: 10:00 am ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=146062&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>: The Whipping Post - 9/22/09</title>
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    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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15) HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee). Special Orders. &#195;&#8218; WEDNESDAY&amp;#39;S FORECAST On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 am for legislative business. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.bagyourrep.com/2009/09/21/-the-whipping-post--92209.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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163 - Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as &amp;quot;National Job Corps Day&amp;quot; (Rep. Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform); HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Ways and Means) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/storyonly/2009/9/21/83436/1468&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Dispatch from the Front: The Week of September 21</title>
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Included in the 28 items on the suspension calendar are HR 3548, to extend unemployment compensation for states hit hardest by the recession; separate temporary extension of the FAA and highway reauthorizations. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.shopfloor.org/2009/09/21/dispatch-from-the-front-the-week-of-september-21/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6213327</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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(HR3548) Chinese Tariffs: House Republicans and some senators from both parties are pushing to end a two-year-old ban on Chinese processed poultry that would be continued in the 2010 Agriculture appropriations bill. (HR2997) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://robintuckercrd2.blogspot.com/2009/09/this-weeks-r-report-from-nwyccom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>WashingtonWatch.com Digest &#226;&#8364;&#8220; September 21, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/09/21/washingtonwatch-com-digest-september-21-2009/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6213323</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The WashingtonWatch.com Blog </name>
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This week, the House is scheduled to debate HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. Passage of the bill would extend unemployment benefits for 13 weeks in states where the unemployment rate is 8.5% or higher on a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/blog/2009/09/21/washingtonwatch-com-digest-september-21-2009/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Update: House passes bill: Unemployment: House to consider ...</title>
    <link href="http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/unemployment-update-house-to-consider-mcdermott-ue-extension-bill-this-week/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6194957</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Moderate in the Middle </name>
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Update: 9/22/09 7:43 pm EST: The bill, HR 3548 passes the House: Jobless workers in imminent danger of losing their unemployment benefits would get a 13-week reprieve under legislation approved by the House on Tuesday. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moderateinthemiddle.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/unemployment-update-house-to-consider-mcdermott-ue-extension-bill-this-week/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployed may get 13-week reprieve</title>
    <link href="http://jobsathomeblog.info/25724/unemployed-may-get-13-week-reprieve/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6171942</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Jobs at home - Legit work </name>
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22, on HR 3548, which would add 13 more weeks of unemployment benefits for workers who have exhausted their maximum 79 weeks in benefits in high unemployment states like California. US Senators must approve the bill and it must be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsathomeblog.info/25724/unemployed-may-get-13-week-reprieve/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Harsh Labor Market Conditions Justify Extending Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&amp;amp;id=2928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6215609</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center on Budget: Comprehensive News Feed </name>
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On September 22, the House passed H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, by an overwhelming bipartisan majority of 331 to 83. This legislation, which if enacted would provide additional weeks of unemployment ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbpp.org/cms/index.cfm?fa=view&amp;amp;id=2928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6209922</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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15. H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott - Ways and Means). Y, N. Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. WEDNESDAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK Wednesday, House meets at 10:00 a.m. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=145837&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Republican Cloakroom</title>
    <link href="http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=145843" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6191659</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Republican Cloakroom RSS Articles </name>
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15. H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott - Ways and Means). Y 331, N 83. Special Orders: Democrats have the first hour. Print version of this document. Print. INFORMATION ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://repcloakroom.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=145843&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The coming week...</title>
    <link href="http://cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2009/09/coming-week_20.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6179496</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Random Musings </name>
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HR 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, heard under suspension of the rules (2/3 majority required for passage); - As-yet-unnumbered, &amp;quot;To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cpmazrandommusings.blogspot.com/2009/09/coming-week_20.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Harsh Labor Market Conditions Justify Extending Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&amp;amp;id=2928" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6175277</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center on Budget: Comprehensive News Feed </name>
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[1] H.R. 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, introduced by Representative Jim McDermott, (D-WA). [2] National Employment Law Project, &#226;&#8364;&#339;Talking Points: Immediate Action Needed to Extend Unemployment Benefits,&#226;&#8364;* ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbpp.org/cms/?fa=view&amp;amp;id=2928&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/09/20/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-19:/commentary/6168455</id>
    <updated>2009-09-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
    </author>
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September 11 Update: H.R. 3548 - Representative Jim McDermott, Washington, introduced new unemployment extension legislation, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks for some states. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/09/20/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CNN Newsroom: Blog Archive - Is the U.S. Still in a Recession ...</title>
    <link href="http://newsroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/17/is-the-u-s-still-in-a-recession/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6187801</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN Newsroom </name>
    </author>
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Congress has a bill HR 3548 that is for 13 additional weeks of extended benefits and they are doing nothing to get it to the Presidents desk for his signature. Recession? Wallstreet-NO! Mainstreet-YES!. Congress pass HR 3548, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newsroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/09/17/is-the-u-s-still-in-a-recession/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>CNN Newsroom: Blog Archive - Is the U.S. Still in a Recession ...</title>
    <link href="http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_newsroom/~3/02Unrl8Sfj0/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6184183</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNN Newsroom </name>
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We will have over 400.000 THOUSAND jobless Americans exhausting their extended benefits from August through 9/30/09 and Congress have made no movement on HR 3548 which will extend the benefits for 13 additional weeks! ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_newsroom/~3/02Unrl8Sfj0/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>BLOG.BAGYOURREP.COM: Fwd: The Whip Notice - Week of 9/21/09</title>
    <link href="http://blog.bagyourrep.com/2009/09/19/fwd-the-whip-notice--week-of-92109.aspx?ref=rss" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-18:/commentary/6164528</id>
    <updated>2009-09-18T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>BLOG.BAGYOURREP.COM </name>
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15) H.R. 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (Sponsored by Rep. McDermott / Ways and Means Committee). WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK On Wednesday and Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.bagyourrep.com/2009/09/19/fwd-the-whip-notice--week-of-92109.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Rep. McDermott Introduces New UI Extension Legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.nojobsurvivor.com/njs/No-Job-News/rep-mcdermott-introduces-new-ui-extension-legislation.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6156050</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Laid Off? Don&amp;#39;t Worry Life Is Still... </name>
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Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced new streamlined legislation today, HR 3548, to extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks in states where unemployment has averaged at least 8.5% over the last three months. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nojobsurvivor.com/njs/No-Job-News/rep-mcdermott-introduces-new-ui-extension-legislation.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Rate Dips, Congress To Consider Benefit Extension</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/18/unemployment-dips-benefit-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6156049</id>
    <updated>2009-09-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
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Congressional leaders realize this, which is why the House is expected to vote on an unemployment benefits extension bill (either HR 3404 or HR 3548) sometime next week. CQ Politics has the scoop: The House is expected to take up an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/18/unemployment-dips-benefit-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Too many lawyers - dwhite&amp;#39;s Diary - RedState</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/dwhite/2009/09/17/too-many-lawyers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6207910</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState </name>
    </author>
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17, 2007 Rep Bruce Braley, (D-IA) introduced to the House of Representatives H.R. 3548 or the Plain Language in Government Communications Act. Though this bill has yet to be taken up by the Senate it would establish plain language as ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/dwhite/2009/09/17/too-many-lawyers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Too many lawyers</title>
    <link href="http://www.redstate.com/tags/2009/09/17/too-many-lawyers/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6150656</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RedState </name>
    </author>
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17, 2007 Rep Bruce Braley, (D-IA) introduced to the House of Representatives HR 3548 or the Plain Language in Government Communications Act. Though this bill has yet to be taken up by the Senate it would establish plain language as the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redstate.com/tags/2009/09/17/too-many-lawyers/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Baucus, Durbin Back Unemployment Benefit Extension | Progress Illinois</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/16/durbin-backing-ui-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-15:/commentary/6131317</id>
    <updated>2009-09-15T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois - </name>
    </author>
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House bills to watch are HR 3404(typo above) and HR 3548(newly introduced streamlined bill). The Senate bill is S 1647. They House leaders better address this today and bring it to the floor immediately..The unemployed need immediate ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/16/durbin-backing-ui-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3404: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3404/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6139479</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... </name>
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Dick Durbin -- endorsed bills working through Congress (H.R. 3404 and H.R. 3548 in the House and S. 1647 in the Senate) that would extend unemployment benefits for folks struggling to find ... Source: Progress Illinois - ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3404/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-13:/commentary/6110299</id>
    <updated>2009-09-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OpenCongress</name>
    </author>
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... Hmmmm, no news coverage found for this bill at this time. This means that this this bill has not yet been mentioned on a publicly-searchable news website by either its official number (for example, &quot;H.R. 3200&quot;) or title (for example, &quot;America's Afforda&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension :</title>
    <link href="http://twitterjobfinder.com/2009/09/unemployment-extension-2/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6210720</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twitter Job Finder </name>
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Unemployment Extension : September 11 Update: HR 3548 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Representative Jim McDermott, Washi.. View Job.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://twitterjobfinder.com/2009/09/unemployment-extension-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension :</title>
    <link href="http://twitterjobfinder.com/2009/09/unemployment-extension/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6106671</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Twitter Job Finder </name>
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Unemployment Extension : September 11 Update: HR 3548 &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Representative Jim McDermott, Washi.. View Job.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://twitterjobfinder.com/2009/09/unemployment-extension/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Did the congress sign the 13 week unemployment extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.unemployment-benefits-expert-consulting.robtencerpr.com/unemployment-extension/did-the-congress-sign-the-13-week-unemployment-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6086741</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>unemployment benefits expert consulting </name>
    </author>
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HR3 3404 ( updating info to add that this bill is now HR 3548 ) was rewritten to account for states with 8.5 % and higher unemployment, the same as S 1647. S 1647 already is scheduled for hearing on September 15, HR 3404 (HR 3548) had ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.unemployment-benefits-expert-consulting.robtencerpr.com/unemployment-extension/did-the-congress-sign-the-13-week-unemployment-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Extension</title>
    <link href="http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/09/11/unemployment-extension-2.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-10:/commentary/6084435</id>
    <updated>2009-09-10T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>About.com Job Searching </name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
September 11 Update: H.R. 3548 - Representative Jim McDermott, Washington, introduced new unemployment extension legislation, H.R. 3548, which would extend unemployment insurance benefits for an additional 13 weeks for some states. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://jobsearch.about.com/b/2009/09/11/unemployment-extension-2.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S.1647: Assistance for Unemployed Workers Extension Act - U.S. ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1647/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/6171183</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Open Congress : Top 20 Most Viewed Bills </name>
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Dick Durbin -- endorsed bills working through Congress (H.R. 3404 and H.R. 3548 in the House and S. 1647 in the Senate) that would extend unemployment benefits for folks struggling to find ... Source: Progress Illinois - ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s1647/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWd7ov-5ioHwtnebNX0sjgfENkOw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12219280</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=PVc7T5SRFqqa2gXT26jJCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHWd7ov-5ioHwtnebNX0sjgfENkOw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDpjC_98xUkPa2yMJKr3fhPcJv3w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12199130</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7bI6T-n4NcK-2gW7tamgCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGDpjC_98xUkPa2yMJKr3fhPcJv3w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHoxkiX-YVuVfi5x7LdK0dMO1-L1w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12177257</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>opencongress.org</name>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=NwQ6T9faCanq2AW7n5GYCg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHoxkiX-YVuVfi5x7LdK0dMO1-L1w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZJ-xOV9Co8BQdwrU1cKlOgByvHg" rel="alternate"/>
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    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=aVs5T97RDYSJsQL68-WLAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFZJ-xOV9Co8BQdwrU1cKlOgByvHg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE9BAzq0U6xhgejJzPbCCWbPDwqpQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12137616</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=57I4T_aKGIng2QXHybySAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNE9BAzq0U6xhgejJzPbCCWbPDwqpQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFzjz-M2W__ObXkupkn2XCSLYE-2w" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12129246</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=XRA4T7fGLuqGsgKsgbWBAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFzjz-M2W__ObXkupkn2XCSLYE-2w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HMUyT7izKcSKsALmyIiBBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEHQCBKMzr2h5_dtRkLVJz_2-bnUg" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12112708</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=HMUyT7izKcSKsALmyIiBBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEHQCBKMzr2h5_dtRkLVJz_2-bnUg&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QCAyT8yUOqqg2gXn48jGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmLQBCl7ilelg2QOomepVmWzvQSQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12088342</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=QCAyT8yUOqqg2gXn48jGBw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHmLQBCl7ilelg2QOomepVmWzvQSQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pngxT9jXI9OosAL-k-jXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtTP9LRbeJiMH6xMmSgARRjFZ5vA" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12082111</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pngxT9jXI9OosAL-k-jXBg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGtTP9LRbeJiMH6xMmSgARRjFZ5vA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEvHeDjuixT58U1wesrHFsTLjTDYQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12068607</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=qSUwT8PdGM30sQLAk8i5Dg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEvHeDjuixT58U1wesrHFsTLjTDYQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeDGLIoZ2lnS13enfu0nfLXrzZVw" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12042583</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=_XwvT8_AKMffsQLutMD-DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFeDGLIoZ2lnS13enfu0nfLXrzZVw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHk0A2A7sT61rbRC9OwzwIcelRnFQ" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12017022</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bSwuT8mJBeOA2wXG0LWKDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHk0A2A7sT61rbRC9OwzwIcelRnFQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
    <link href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHCjxIYulI_lsj-W8NnMCjlZp66Ag" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/12003714</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OoMtT5e-KaqmsAKT9KT9DQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHCjxIYulI_lsj-W8NnMCjlZp66Ag&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/11977675</id>
    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=R9csT_ikOsHo2gWLouHiDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEhPu6PqHjjgCI70cgmAixZVAm6JA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-09:/commentary/11971801</id>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=pjIsT43zJOnnsQLR-qmDDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF7oc96mzm3F0xT3kdOtUr3xlK7Ew&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2009-09-09T01:00:00Z</updated>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=P-QoT-qvDsGr2AXnibnwAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNHffGBvXJfdq5WVnIMvBmtAgSEBDQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=7zgoT73TBaGK2QX25OHHAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNF2cKRxiwswudDOuCoRVO0QogzV1w&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FZUnT_C_OOyFsALS68T7Ag&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGgIqAc035XwZrALEuF-7RkQqMThQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8esmT87GH4qssQLA0M2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEYbBL_I2Q1gOwZ0tLie2HZHKJFSQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=uEMmT9SzNe_W2wXGk7TfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFNp8AnN505ncGJqIV6gFkK2LFfbQ&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=8ZolT6juFeGEsgKp3eGMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGQlPP0roIqCzQAIJgt7i9NNouhkw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=bfIkT-OFHumxsAKzoa2MAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNH3PVr4qX2hwOOb_0oFGBP1uWg9mA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=ckMkT9iDO9DgsQKClZyMAg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFu7xQ957Ob9M2IZUrT35haYiKGUw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=OpsjT_jMM9GcgQfI9ezaCA&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEh2IByAWDbLAlpfTHtJoK7PmtUIA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=TfIiT7HyOcn2sQKas7m9CQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFgCjInb9GjF53wbeZAC4-MYdgVOA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=FUoiT_b6Oa_22AW2trzfDg&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNFLm3C3o__Xn4Jd_il-31U-tYVzAw&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=4qAhT6CNBZLo2gWt9YnfDw&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNEwuemtBcNSERaaZ0w3f2a4zjkUMA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business ... - OpenCongress</title>
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IF YOU WANT HELP GO POST AND VOTE &amp;quot;FOR&amp;quot; http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_3548.html &amp;amp; http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show. DON&amp;#39;T BE LAZY TO GET HELP REGISTER AND VOTE !&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/show&amp;amp;sa=U&amp;amp;ei=b_ogT8H6GbKpsALbjImgCQ&amp;amp;ved=0CB0QmAEwAA&amp;amp;usg=AFQjCNGFZNR5-fHww0MtcRBqr_zWGmulAA&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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