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  <title>Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009</title>
  <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3548/atom_news" rel="self"/>
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  <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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    <name>opencongress.org</name>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59830</id>
  <entry>
    <title>The GOP and its Malice in Wonderland attitude</title>
    <link href="http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2010/07/21/the-gop-and-its-malice-in-wonderland-attitude/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-20:/commentary/8763612</id>
    <updated>2010-07-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)</name>
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 And one only need harken back to last November when President Obama proudly signed HR 3548 extending unemployment benefits and declaring how fiscally sound ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2010/07/21/the-gop-and-its-malice-in-wonderland-attitude/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Hinchey Working To Extend Unemployment Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://www.canadaviews.ca/2010/07/13/hinchey-working-to-extend-unemployment-insurance/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8781230</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Canada Views</name>
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 ... Hinchey voted to pass legislation (HR 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.canadaviews.ca/2010/07/13/hinchey-working-to-extend-unemployment-insurance/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hinchey Working to Extend Unemployment Insurance</title>
    <link href="http://bignews.biz/?id=891857&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Maurice-Hinchey-UnemploymentInsurance" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-07-12:/commentary/8709716</id>
    <updated>2010-07-12T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>BigNews.biz (press release)</name>
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 ... Hinchey voted to pass legislation (HR 3548) to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits to workers in high unemployment states who are ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bignews.biz/?id=891857&amp;amp;keys=Congressman-Maurice-Hinchey-UnemploymentInsurance&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OTCMarketBulls: OTCMarketbulls.com Reports Hot Market Movers For January 20 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/dear_gcmi_ghii_ghiie_sewe_otcmarketbulls-otcmarketbulls-com-reports-hot-market-movers-for-january-20-2010-dearborn-bancorp-714938.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-19:/commentary/7348188</id>
    <updated>2010-01-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Trading Markets (press release)</name>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/press-release/dear_gcmi_ghii_ghiie_sewe_otcmarketbulls-otcmarketbulls-com-reports-hot-market-movers-for-january-20-2010-dearborn-bancorp-714938.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7461908</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNNMoney.com (press release)</name>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;javascript:void(0);&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Dearborn Bancorp Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings</title>
    <link href="http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/globenewswire/182201.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7314028</id>
    <updated>2010-01-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNNMoney.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548: Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. This legislation has extended the ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/globenewswire/182201.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Language of the law seems designed to promote ignorance</title>
    <link href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/opinion/perspectives/527666-263/language-of-the-law-seems-designed-to.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-09:/commentary/7210323</id>
    <updated>2010-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashua Telegraph</name>
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 In the 110th Congress, HR 3548, the Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2008, was passed by the House, but never made it into law. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/opinion/perspectives/527666-263/language-of-the-law-seems-designed-to.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>High Net Worth Family Tax Report, Vol. 4 No. 3.</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=91880" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-06:/commentary/7176446</id>
    <updated>2010-01-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (&amp;quot;Act&amp;quot;). One of the provisions of the Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=91880&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>CRS &#8212; Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies</title>
    <link href="http://www.docuticker.com/?p=30880" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-28:/commentary/7092260</id>
    <updated>2009-12-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Docuticker (blog)</name>
    </author>
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 ... for 14 weeks in all 50 states was enacted in the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Act (HR 3548, PL 111-92) and signed into law on November 6, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.docuticker.com/?p=30880&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>S 2730 COBRA Senate Subsidy Extension HR 3930 House Cobra Extension HR 4183 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-13:/commentary/6930448</id>
    <updated>2009-12-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
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 The COBRA Subsidy Extension and Enhancement Act of 2009,Sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] S 2730 This bill has lingered in the HELP committee since it ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977946839&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Orleans Homebuilders Announces Agreement on Non-Binding Term Sheet Relating to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.auto-mobi.info/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=10766&amp;amp;Itemid=50" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-08:/commentary/7150816</id>
    <updated>2009-12-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AUTO-MOBI.info</name>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548, the &amp;quot;Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009.&amp;quot; Among other things, this law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.auto-mobi.info/index.php?option=com_content&amp;amp;task=view&amp;amp;id=10766&amp;amp;Itemid=50&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Orleans Homebuilders Announces Agreement on Non-Binding Term Sheet Relating to ...</title>
    <link href="http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/PH23327.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/7028657</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CNNMoney.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548, the &amp;quot;Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009.&amp;quot; Among other things, this law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/PH23327.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
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    <title>Orleans Homebuilders Announces Agreement on Non-Binding Term Sheet Relating to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orleans-homebuilders-announces-agreement-on-non-binding-term-sheet-relating-to-extension-and-modification-of-its-credit-facility-78819687.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903966</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PR Newswire (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 On November 6, 2009, President Obama signed into law HR 3548, the &amp;quot;Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009.&amp;quot; Among other things, this law ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orleans-homebuilders-announces-agreement-on-non-binding-term-sheet-relating-to-extension-and-modification-of-its-credit-facility-78819687.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COBRA EXTENTION Supported By President Obama</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937391&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-07:/commentary/6903965</id>
    <updated>2009-12-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
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 What I did not hear was any mention of fixing the problems with HR 3548, passed earlier this year. I can only think he left this out because it is already ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977937391&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697241980&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VIEWPOINT: Tax credit benefits everyone</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/othervoices/story/966894.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-23:/commentary/6777808</id>
    <updated>2009-11-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheNewsTribune.com</name>
    </author>
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 HR 3548 encourages that economic chain reaction by including a $6500 tax credit for homeowners who would like to move up to a different home. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/othervoices/story/966894.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Benefits extension falls way short</title>
    <link href="http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2009/11/19/20091119joblessbenefits11192009-CR.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-18:/commentary/6740580</id>
    <updated>2009-11-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KPNX-12</name>
    </author>
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 Under the law, HR 3548, workers in Arizona and several other states are eligible for 14 weeks of extended benefits, plus an additional six weeks because ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2009/11/19/20091119joblessbenefits11192009-CR.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Companies of All Sizes Eligible for Tax Relief in &amp;#39;08 and &amp;#39;09</title>
    <link href="http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=54653" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-17:/commentary/6740581</id>
    <updated>2009-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PCB007 (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... reality for electronics companies when the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548) was signed into law on November 6, 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=54653&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.projo.com/news/content/electronic_filing_jump_11-17-09_N4GF3V5_v17.3b3d1d8.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6717935</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Providence Journal</name>
    </author>
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 The first major shift springs from legislation approved by Congress (HR 3548) and signed into law by President Obama on Nov. 6. That law focused mainly on ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.projo.com/news/content/electronic_filing_jump_11-17-09_N4GF3V5_v17.3b3d1d8.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congressman Yarmuth Announces New Federal Assistance Available for Potential ...</title>
    <link href="http://kentucky.realestaterama.com/2009/11/16/congressman-yarmuth-announces-new-federal-assistance-available-for-potential-homebuyers-ID0124.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-15:/commentary/6713933</id>
    <updated>2009-11-15T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
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 The extension and expansion of the credit announced today were signed into law Friday as part of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://kentucky.realestaterama.com/2009/11/16/congressman-yarmuth-announces-new-federal-assistance-available-for-potential-homebuyers-ID0124.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6789990</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilmette Life</name>
    </author>
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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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-11:/commentary/6670119</id>
    <updated>2009-11-11T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vernon Hills Review</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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1877285,pioneer-press-rollcall-111209-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extension of US buyer grant</title>
    <link href="http://www.themovechannel.com/news/35914cc8-9509/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-10:/commentary/6660277</id>
    <updated>2009-11-10T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Move Channel</name>
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 1, 2009, HR 3548 now allows first-time buyers to claim 10 per cent of the purchase price of their home, up to $8000 for single or married taxpayers filing ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.themovechannel.com/news/35914cc8-9509/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>IPC Tax Relief Goal signed into law.</title>
    <link href="http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/568552" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6719681</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)</name>
    </author>
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 ... became a reality for electronics companies when the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548) was signed into law today. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.thomasnet.com/companystory/568552&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.mlive.com/michigan-job-search/index.ssf/2009/11/despite_confusion_unemployment_benefit_e.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6660276</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Augusta Free Press</name>
    </author>
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 Congressman Randy Forbes (R-4th) announced today that he voted in favor of HR 3548, to allow workers to draw an additional 14 weeks of federal unemployment ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mlive.com/michigan-job-search/index.ssf/2009/11/despite_confusion_unemployment_benefit_e.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Towns Praises First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&amp;amp;id=31833" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650596</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Brooklyn Daily Eagle</name>
    </author>
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 Edolphus &#226;&#8364;&#339;ed&#226;&#8364; Towns in an e-mail yesterday praised the recent actions by Congress to pass HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.brooklyneagle.com/categories/category.php?category_id=5&amp;amp;id=31833&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hill Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Tax Credit and ...</title>
    <link href="http://indiana.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-ID0107.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6650595</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
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 The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, HR 3548, will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to millions of workers, families, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://indiana.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-ID0107.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>FUTA extension signed by President</title>
    <link href="http://hr.cch.com/news/payroll/111009a.asp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-09:/commentary/6644431</id>
    <updated>2009-11-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CCH</name>
    </author>
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 The House and Senate have passed, and the President has signed, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548). ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://hr.cch.com/news/payroll/111009a.asp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/the-homebuyers-tax-credit-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632162</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
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 ... families can take advantage of it.&#226;&#8364; The language was included in HR 3548, The Worker, Homeownership and Business Extension Act, by a vote of 403-12. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/09/the-homebuyers-tax-credit-what-you-need-to-know/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended And Expanded</title>
    <link href="http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-and-expanded-54024.aspx" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632100</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>NuWire Investor</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/homebuyer-tax-credit-extended-and-expanded-54024.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091108/ARTICLE/911081026/2058/NEWS?Title=HOW-THEY-VOTED" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632099</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A yes vote was to pass a bill (HR 3548) that also provides 14 more weeks in the other states. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Mack, Rooney. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20091108/ARTICLE/911081026/2058/NEWS?Title=HOW-THEY-VOTED&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Passes Extension of Home Buyer Tax Credit</title>
    <link href="http://maryland.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/house-passes-extension-of-home-buyer-tax-credit-ID0137.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-08:/commentary/6632098</id>
    <updated>2009-11-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... families can take advantage of it.&#226;&#8364; The language was included in HR 3548, The Worker, Homeownership and Business Extension Act, by a vote of 403-12. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://maryland.realestaterama.com/2009/11/09/house-passes-extension-of-home-buyer-tax-credit-ID0137.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted in Washington</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/1871652,votechart1108.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6621035</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS EXTENDED: The House passed the Senate-modified version of the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) to provide for ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/1871652,votechart1108.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091108_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-07:/commentary/6613673</id>
    <updated>2009-11-07T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20091108_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Latest on 1st-time home buyers&amp;#39; tax credit</title>
    <link href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/07/BUL71AGACR.DTL&amp;amp;type=business" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-06:/commentary/6613675</id>
    <updated>2009-11-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>San Francisco Chronicle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Here is a summary of HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, that should answer some of the questions I have gotten in ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/11/07/BUL71AGACR.DTL&amp;amp;type=business&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A Grim Accounting</title>
    <link href="http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/134508.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6740583</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Auburn Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By BillGeorge This week the House passed HR 3548 that extends unemployment benefits in states with unemployment rates over 8 &#189; percent for an additional 13 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://my.auburnjournal.com/detail/134508.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-18953-San-Diego-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Obama-signs-HR-3548-Bill" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6740577</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-18953-San-Diego-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Obama-signs-HR-3548-Bill&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRF applauds passage of &amp;#39;carryback&amp;#39; legislation</title>
    <link href="http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/majors/public-policy-and-issues/e3i35ed869fbd929ccd0d0a7ab479f3a72a" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6670120</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Jeweler Network</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House voted yesterday 403-12 to approve Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, and sent the measure to ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/majors/public-policy-and-issues/e3i35ed869fbd929ccd0d0a7ab479f3a72a&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_obama_american_indians.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632227</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1151ap_us_obama_american_indians.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1316952.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632161</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/business/nation/story/1316952.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obama-hosts-conference-native-american-leaders-white/story?id=8999579" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6632097</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obama-hosts-conference-native-american-leaders-white/story?id=8999579&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/05/barack-obama-native-american" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6629765</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/nov/05/barack-obama-native-american&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8344449.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6629708</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8344449.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/05/congress_giving_homebuyers_a_6500_tax_break/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6621034</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As amended by the Senate, HR 3548 extends the Homebuyer Tax Credit for first-time buyers and creates a new &#8220;step-up&#8221; program for homeowners. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/11/05/congress_giving_homebuyers_a_6500_tax_break/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-07-voa20.cfm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613762</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-11-07-voa20.cfm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRF Applauds Unemployment Bill</title>
    <link href="http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705866.html?industryid=47556" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613677</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Chain Leader</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House voted 403-12 today to approve Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, and sent the measure to President ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705866.html?industryid=47556&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployment Rate Shoots Past 10 Percent</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/economy/sectors-mainmenu-46/2256-unemployment-rate-shoots-past-10-percent" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613676</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The New American</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Congress has prepared a bill (HR 3548) to offer some relief to those being hardest hit by unemployment, and President Obama is prepared to sign it. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewamerican.com/index.php/economy/sectors-mainmenu-46/2256-unemployment-rate-shoots-past-10-percent&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tax-credit5-2009nov05,0,1817786.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613674</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#1090;&#1072;&#1101; Under HR 3548 workers in all states will receive 14 additional weeks of unemployment benefits. The bill also targets those states with three-month ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tax-credit5-2009nov05,0,1817786.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_jobless_benefits_homebuyers.html?source=mypi" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6613672</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/national/1153ap_us_jobless_benefits_homebuyers.html?source=mypi&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobs7-2009nov07,0,1328944.story" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604834</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jobs7-2009nov07,0,1328944.story&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rep. Melancon Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Tax Credit</title>
    <link href="http://louisiana.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-melancon-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-ID093.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604658</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://louisiana.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/rep-melancon-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-homebuyers%E2%80%99-tax-credit-ID093.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Obama inks first-time homebuyer tax credit extension legislation</title>
    <link href="http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14615/obama-inks-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension-legislation" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604657</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>National Mortgage Professional Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US President Barack Obama has signed into law, HR 3548, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. The bill extends the present $8000 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news14615/obama-inks-first-time-homebuyer-tax-credit-extension-legislation&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tanner Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Tax Relief for Homebuyers ...</title>
    <link href="http://tennessee.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/tanner-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-tax-relief-for-homebuyers-businesses-military-ID067.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604654</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3548 also extends a net operating loss &#226;&#8364;&#339;carryback&#226;&#8364; provision that gives more flexibility for struggling small businesses to obtain capital to support ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tennessee.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/tanner-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-and-tax-relief-for-homebuyers-businesses-military-ID067.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Persistent IPC Lobbying Results in Expanded Tax Relief</title>
    <link href="http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=54394&amp;amp;artpg=1" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604653</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>PCB007 (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 ... became a reality for electronics companies when the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (HR 3548) was signed into law today. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=54394&amp;amp;artpg=1&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It&amp;#39;s a Brand New Day for Home Buyers</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/its-a-brand-new-day-for-home-buyers-ID0332.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604650</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 by NJAR Edison, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (realestaterama) &#8212; President Obama today signed legislation HR 3548, which includes a provision to extend and expand ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/its-a-brand-new-day-for-home-buyers-ID0332.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.axcessnews.com/index.php/articles/show/id/18970" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604647</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>AXcess News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (axcess News) Washington - The House of Representatives passed unemployment benefits extension bill HR 3548 by a sweeping 403 to 12 vote which ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.axcessnews.com/index.php/articles/show/id/18970&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Sires Votes to Stimulate the Economy by Extending Unemployment ...</title>
    <link href="http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/congressman-sires-votes-to-stimulate-the-economy-by-extending-unemployment-benefits-and-aiding-homebuyers-ID0331.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604646</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#194; HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, was passed overwhelmingly by the House by a vote of 403 to 12. &#226;&#8364;&#339;This legislation will ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2009/11/06/congressman-sires-votes-to-stimulate-the-economy-by-extending-unemployment-benefits-and-aiding-homebuyers-ID0331.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.credit.com/news/housing-market/2009-11-05/house-expected-to-pass-home-buying-tax-credit-extension.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604643</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 As amended by the Senate, HR 3548 extends the Homebuyer Tax Credit for first-time buyers and creates a new &#8220;step-up&#8221; program for homeowners. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.credit.com/news/housing-market/2009-11-05/house-expected-to-pass-home-buying-tax-credit-extension.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://abcnews.go.com/Business/house-extends-unemployment-benefits/story?id=9007141" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604642</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>RealEstateRama</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &#194; The Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) incorporates two provisions for which Welch has advocated in recent months. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://abcnews.go.com/Business/house-extends-unemployment-benefits/story?id=9007141&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-11/05/content_8920788.htm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604640</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Roseville Press Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 By BillGeorge This week the House passed HR 3548 that extends unemployment benefits in states with unemployment rates over 8 &#189; percent for an additional 13 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2009-11/05/content_8920788.htm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8346936.stm" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-05:/commentary/6604639</id>
    <updated>2009-11-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 AP Photo/Alex Brandon President Barack Obama signed into law the HR 3548 bill, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, this morning. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8346936.stm&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>M&#225;s beneficios para desempleados</title>
    <link href="http://www.impre.com/laraza/finanzas/2009/11/5/mas-beneficios-para-desemplead-157477-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6740585</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Raza</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC&#8212; Tras un largo y obstruido debate legislativo, el Senado aprob&#243; por unanimidad el proyecto de ley HR 3548 para extender los beneficios del ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impre.com/laraza/finanzas/2009/11/5/mas-beneficios-para-desemplead-157477-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Today in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/5/800765/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6740584</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thompson (MS) &#8211; Homeland Security) (Subject to a Rule) Senate Amendments to HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/11/5/800765/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6740582</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Wilmette Life</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/wilmette/news/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-16947-San-Diego-Real-Estate-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Home-tax-credit-almost-certain-to-be-extended-and-expanded" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6740578</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US Senators yesterday voted yesterday to approve bill HR 3548 which was primarily intended to extend unemployment benefits. However, as with most bills, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-16947-San-Diego-Real-Estate-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Home-tax-credit-almost-certain-to-be-extended-and-expanded&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 10:00 am: Legislative Business</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/11/5/1828/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604656</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Thompson (MS) &#8211; Homeland Security) (Subject to a Rule) Senate Amendments to HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/11/5/1828/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>NRF Says $10 Billion Business Tax Refund in Unemployment Bill Will Help Save ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS230318+05-Nov-2009+BW20091105" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604655</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Reuters</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The House voted 403-12 today to approve Senate amendments to HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, and sent the measure to President ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS230318+05-Nov-2009+BW20091105&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/news/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604649</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>TheDoings-ClarendonHills.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/clarendonhills/news/1863088,pioneer-press-rollcall-110509-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Just Don&amp;#39;t Call it &amp;quot;Stimulus&amp;quot;</title>
    <link href="http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10543" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604648</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>OMB Watch</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Yesterday, the Senate unanimously approved HR 3548, a $45 billion package of tax cuts and a 14-week (plus and additional six for high-unemployment states) ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ombwatch.org/node/10543&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/congress-passes-unemployment-extension-act-on-november-5-2009_100270706.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604645</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 US Representative Mike Turner today announced the House of Representatives approved HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world/congress-passes-unemployment-extension-act-on-november-5-2009_100270706.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress passes unemployment extension bill HR 3548. Obama promises to sign ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-04:/commentary/6604644</id>
    <updated>2009-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977887279&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&amp;amp;nav=Groupspace&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>M&#225;s beneficios para desempleados</title>
    <link href="http://www.impre.com/laopinion/negocios/economia-bolsa/2009/11/5/mas-beneficios-para-desemplead-157477-1.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604661</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>La Opini&amp;oacute;n</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 WASHINGTON, DC&#8212; Tras un largo y obstruido debate legislativo, el Senado aprob&#243; por unanimidad el proyecto de ley HR 3548 para extender los beneficios del ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.impre.com/laopinion/negocios/economia-bolsa/2009/11/5/mas-beneficios-para-desemplead-157477-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protest of cell phone tower on school property calls out for logic</title>
    <link href="http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/protest-of-cell-phone-tower-on-school-property-calls-out-for-logic/1049386" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604660</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Tampabay.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 For instance, she recently voted against a bill, HR 3548 &#8212; the Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009, a bill that would have ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/letters/protest-of-cell-phone-tower-on-school-property-calls-out-for-logic/1049386&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax Credit for &amp;#39;&amp;#39;&amp;#39;&amp;#39;Black Liquor&amp;#39;&amp;#39;&amp;#39;&amp;#39; Targeted in House Health Bill</title>
    <link href="http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.asp?n=1&amp;amp;lnid=1068445233" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-03:/commentary/6604659</id>
    <updated>2009-11-03T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Insurance News Net (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The provision likely will be added to unemployment benefits legislation (HR 3548) scheduled for a procedural vote in the Senate on Wednesday. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.asp?n=1&amp;amp;lnid=1068445233&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.inman.com/news/2009/11/3/house-leader-tax-credit-a-go" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-02:/commentary/6604651</id>
    <updated>2009-11-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inman.com</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 amendment that would ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inman.com/news/2009/11/3/house-leader-tax-credit-a-go&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Legislative Immigration Update November 2, 2009</title>
    <link href="http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564233</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Right Side News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 (HR 3548, September 22, 2009; See S.AMDT.2695, October 20, 2009). The Sessions amendment will ensure that available jobs would go to American citizens and ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rightsidenews.com/200911037118/border-and-sovereignty/us-legislative-immigration-update-november-2-2009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vote on tax credit expected this week</title>
    <link href="http://www.inman.com/news/2009/11/2/vote-tax-credit-expected-this-week" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564231</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Inman.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 A procedural vote on the unemployment benefit legislation, HR 3548, is expected today, Congressional Quarterly reported, with final passage by the end of ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.inman.com/news/2009/11/2/vote-tax-credit-expected-this-week&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/reid-backs-opt-out-plan--is-the-door-still-open-to-alternative-measures.php?ref=mp" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564229</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/10/reid-backs-opt-out-plan--is-the-door-still-open-to-alternative-measures.php?ref=mp&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.onlykent.com/20091102/michigans-unemployment-rate-and-us-senate-help/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-11-01:/commentary/6564228</id>
    <updated>2009-11-01T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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, ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.onlykent.com/20091102/michigans-unemployment-rate-and-us-senate-help/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_divided_democrats.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6604652</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Heritage.org</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 The extension of unemployment benefits (HR 3548) faces a key procedural vote Monday afternoon. If successful, that measure will pass the Senate this week. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_health_overhaul_divided_democrats.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20091101_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-31:/commentary/6564236</id>
    <updated>2009-10-31T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 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 ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/world_us/20091101_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Saturday hate mail-apalooza</title>
    <link href="http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/31/799027/-Saturday-hate-mail-apalooza" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-30:/commentary/6564237</id>
    <updated>2009-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Daily Kos (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Senate cloture vote 10/27 at 2:30 re: unemployment comp extension, already delayed 5 weeks since House passage 9/23 of HR 3548. ..... Of course, no coverage ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2009/10/31/799027/-Saturday-hate-mail-apalooza&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/10/27/senates_bill_has_public_option/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564232</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 There are a lot of questions among our readers about when the next vote on HR 3548 will take place. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2009/10/27/senates_bill_has_public_option/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-11780-Bay-Area-Moderate-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d30-HR-3548-will-STOP-illegal-immigration-COLD-in-its-tracks" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6564230</id>
    <updated>2009-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3548, authored by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), is known as &#8220;E-verify&#8221;. This intricate computer program to stop illegal aliens from obtaining legal status ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-11780-Bay-Area-Moderate-Conservative-Examiner~y2009m10d30-HR-3548-will-STOP-illegal-immigration-COLD-in-its-tracks&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/senate_democrats_press_for_vote_to_extend_jobless_benefits/67779/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-28:/commentary/6564234</id>
    <updated>2009-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Almost two days after the HR 3548 survived its first cloture vote, there has been no major movement on the bill ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/senate_democrats_press_for_vote_to_extend_jobless_benefits/67779/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/nc_unemployment_rate_bumps_up_to_11_percent/76998/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6766941</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Things looked so promising Tuesday night when the Senate voted 87-13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/nc_unemployment_rate_bumps_up_to_11_percent/76998/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/economic_survey_job_losses_to_bottom_out_in_1q/77830/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6756508</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Things looked so promising Tuesday night when the Senate voted 87-13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/national/article/economic_survey_job_losses_to_bottom_out_in_1q/77830/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/jobless_benefits_could_end_for_many_in_january/76659/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6740579</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Things looked so promising Tuesday night when the Senate voted 87-13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/local/article/jobless_benefits_could_end_for_many_in_january/76659/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/state_regional/article/drug_firm_expanding_nc_operation_adding_260_jobs/74394/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6688585</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 Things looked so promising Tuesday night when the Senate voted 87-13 to invoke cloture on HR 3548, the bill to extend unemployment benefits. ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.wnct.com/nct/news/state_regional/article/drug_firm_expanding_nc_operation_adding_260_jobs/74394/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jobs, Jobs, Jobs</title>
    <link href="http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88280" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-27:/commentary/6564238</id>
    <updated>2009-10-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mondaq News Alerts (registration)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 HR 3548, the &amp;quot;Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009,&amp;quot; passed the House of Representatives by a large majority, 331-83, in September and is pending ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=88280&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Falls In September</title>
    <link href="http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1009/670979.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479079</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>KTUL</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... from 9.7 percent in August to 9.8 percent in September. posted by: Claremore is to blame! on 3:53 pm on 10/22/09 Have I missed the coverage on HR 3548? ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ktul.com/news/stories/1009/670979.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/senate-rejects-doc-fix-spending-bill-as-some-democrats-side-with-republicans/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-21:/commentary/6479078</id>
    <updated>2009-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) filed a procedural motion late last night to speed up debate on HR 3548, which would extend jobless insurance ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://prescriptions.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/21/senate-rejects-doc-fix-spending-bill-as-some-democrats-side-with-republicans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Richard C. Trenkler, Las Vegas</title>
    <link href="http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/17/republican-strategy-no-help-those-need/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-16:/commentary/6413070</id>
    <updated>2009-10-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Las Vegas Sun</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Since September 23rd, the date on which the House of Representatives passed HR 3548, a bill that would offer a lifeline to the unemployed through an ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/oct/17/republican-strategy-no-help-those-need/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unemployed Iowans should get benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091015/OPINION04/910150347/-1/NEWS04" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394207</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>DesMoinesRegister.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
That&amp;#39;s what we said when we opposed HR 3548, a bill that would have extended unemployment benefits to states with unemployment rates above 8.5 percent. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091015/OPINION04/910150347/-1/NEWS04&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Durbin Slams GOP For Delaying Unemployment Benefits Extension</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/15/durbin-gop-no-sensitivity" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-14:/commentary/6394206</id>
    <updated>2009-10-14T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
But Republicans keep mucking up the process, introducing semi-related amendments and calling for more debate about the bill&amp;#39;s (HR 3548) funding source. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/15/durbin-gop-no-sensitivity&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977853755&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6389331</id>
    <updated>2009-10-13T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Senate Republicans continue to prevent Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) from bringing House bill HR 3548 - which would give a federal extension to ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977853755&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Jobless bill should cover all 50 states</title>
    <link href="http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091011/OPINION01/910109942/-1/OPINION02" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-09:/commentary/6356705</id>
    <updated>2009-10-09T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Nashua Telegraph</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last month, the House overwhelmingly passed HR 3548, a bill to give an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to people in states where the jobless ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091011/OPINION01/910109942/-1/OPINION02&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977845936&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6344154</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977845936&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977845454&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341542</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Thursday on Capitol Hill, Senate Democrats introduced an amendment to HR 3548, the House bill which generously extended unemployment benefits to half the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977845454&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.pbn.com/detail/45411.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6341541</id>
    <updated>2009-10-08T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pbn.com/detail/45411.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Extend Unemployment Benefits to ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=172956" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-07:/commentary/6331209</id>
    <updated>2009-10-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Earlier this month, the US House passed HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which only applied to states with unemployment rates of 8.5% ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=172956&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977842586&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6564235</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
 &amp;quot;Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is planning to offer an amendment to the House-passed Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) that would extend ... &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977842586&amp;amp;grpId=3659174697244816&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/63793367.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6349792</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is planning to offer an amendment to the House-passed Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) that would extend ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/63793367.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1273089.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6344153</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is planning to offer an amendment to the House-passed Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) that would extend ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1273089.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/08/senate_democrats_reach_deal_on_extending_benefits/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-06:/commentary/6331208</id>
    <updated>2009-10-06T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&amp;quot;Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is planning to offer an amendment to the House-passed Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) that would extend ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/10/08/senate_democrats_reach_deal_on_extending_benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5955RU20091006" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-05:/commentary/6311015</id>
    <updated>2009-10-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Capitol Hill Reports</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As passed by the House, HR 3548 would provide an extension to only 27 states experiencing exceptionally high unemployment rates. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE5955RU20091006&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rebound nowhere near in job hunts</title>
    <link href="http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/article/20091005/NEWS01/910050301/1002" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6369350</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Bucyrus Telegraph Forum</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bucyrustelegraphforum.com/article/20091005/NEWS01/910050301/1002&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress acts to extend unemployment benefits (Rep. Mike Honda)</title>
    <link href="http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/labor/61659-congress-acts-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-rep-mike-honda" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302646</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Hill</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It was my understanding, the bill is HR 3548 not HR 3568. And the streamlined version was passed on 9/22. Additionally, the original bill has been amended ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/labor/61659-congress-acts-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-rep-mike-honda&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A &amp;#39;Silver Lining&amp;#39; in a Bad Economy</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&amp;amp;docID=news-000003216256&amp;amp;mp=Most_Viewed" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/6302645</id>
    <updated>2009-10-04T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House passed an extension bill ( HR 3548 ) on Sept. 22 that would provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits eligibility only to those without jobs who ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=5&amp;amp;docID=news-000003216256&amp;amp;mp=Most_Viewed&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>unemployed struggling to find work</title>
    <link href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040307/1002/Unemployed-struggling-to-find-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6404219</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Zanesville Times Recorder</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
He said HR 3548 did not receive his vote, unlike the last extension, because it delayed the reduction of a federal surtax on employers. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040307/1002/Unemployed-struggling-to-find-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ohio unemployed struggle to find work</title>
    <link href="http://www.marionstar.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040315/-1/newsfront2/Ohio-unemployed-struggle-to-find-work" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6302647</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Marion Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.marionstar.com/article/20091004/NEWS01/910040315/-1/newsfront2/Ohio-unemployed-struggle-to-find-work&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A &amp;#39;Silver Lining&amp;#39; in a Bad Economy</title>
    <link href="http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003216256" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-03:/commentary/6295812</id>
    <updated>2009-10-03T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>CQPolitics.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The House passed an extension bill ( HR 3548 ) on Sept. 22 that would provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits eligibility only to jobless people who live ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003216256&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Long-term unemployment increases</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091003/NEWS01/910030303/-1/newsfront2" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-02:/commentary/6283609</id>
    <updated>2009-10-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Fremont News Messenger</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House of Representatives passed HR 3548 Sept. 22 to extend unemployment benefits another 13 weeks for the hardest hit states, including Ohio. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenews-messenger.com/article/20091003/NEWS01/910030303/-1/newsfront2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Job Prospects Remain Dim for Millions of Workers</title>
    <link href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/10/employment1009.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264749</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Center For American Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/10/employment1009.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.examiner.com/x-23381-NY-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Senate-drags-feet-on-unemployment-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/6264617</id>
    <updated>2009-10-01T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
It has been nearly a week since the House passed HR 3548, seeking to extend Unemployment benefits to the long term unemployed and though Senate Majority ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.examiner.com/x-23381-NY-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Senate-drags-feet-on-unemployment-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congressman Schauer votes on education, seniors, jobless</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedailyreporter.com/news/x576534050/Congressman-Schauer-votes-on-education-seniors-jobless" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6264618</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Coldwater Daily Reporter</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The bipartisan Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (HR 3548) would extend relief to the estimated 25534 Michigan workers with benefits now expiring, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedailyreporter.com/news/x576534050/Congressman-Schauer-votes-on-education-seniors-jobless&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/33121636" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-30:/commentary/6261730</id>
    <updated>2009-09-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gather.com</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... would not obstruct its passage, the unemployment extension bill (HR 3548) which passed the House by a huge margin last week has stalled in the Senate. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cnbc.com/id/33121636&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perriello calls for extension of jobless benefits in Va.</title>
    <link href="http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/perriello_calls_for_extension_of_jobless_benefits_in_va/46427/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6261731</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Charlottesville Daily Progress</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
&#226;&#8364;&#339;At 6.5 percent, Virginia&amp;#39;s unemployment rate is among the lowest in the country, thereby disqualifying it for additional benefits under HR 3548; it is not, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/perriello_calls_for_extension_of_jobless_benefits_in_va/46427/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Perriello Fights to Extend Unemployment Benefits in Virginia</title>
    <link href="http://martinsvilledaily.com/2009/09/30/perriello-fights-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-in-virginia/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-29:/commentary/6252293</id>
    <updated>2009-09-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Martinsville Daily</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Last week, the US House passed HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which only applied to states with unemployment rates of 8.5% or higher ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://martinsvilledaily.com/2009/09/30/perriello-fights-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-in-virginia/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report: Jobless checks</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakevilla/news/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6377359</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Lake Villa Review</name>
    </author>
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A Yes vote was to pass HR 3548. Medicare: Members blocked, 406-18, Medicare premium increases in 2010 because there will be no Social Security ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lakevilla/news/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roll Call Report: Jobless checks</title>
    <link href="http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242589</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Vernon Hills Review</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A Yes vote was to pass HR 3548. Medicare: Members blocked, 406-18, Medicare premium increases in 2010 because there will be no Social Security ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pioneerlocal.com/pioneerpress/1797538,pioneer-press-rollcall-100109-s1.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.lincolnjournalinc.com/link.asp?twindow=Default&amp;amp;smenu=88&amp;amp;sdetail=3847&amp;amp;mad=No&amp;amp;wpage=&amp;amp;skeyword=&amp;amp;sidate=" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6242588</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Lincoln Journal</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
voted in favor of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, which passed the House of Representatives recently by a vote of 331-83. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lincolnjournalinc.com/link.asp?twindow=Default&amp;amp;smenu=88&amp;amp;sdetail=3847&amp;amp;mad=No&amp;amp;wpage=&amp;amp;skeyword=&amp;amp;sidate=&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>About half of stimulus money has been spent</title>
    <link href="http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/28/article/about_half_of_stimulus_money_has_been_spent" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-28:/commentary/6236672</id>
    <updated>2009-09-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Greensboro News Record</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
HR 3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. The measure extends unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks in &#226;&#8364;&#339;high unemployment states ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/28/article/about_half_of_stimulus_money_has_been_spent&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <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/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6232890</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Michigan News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
US Congressman Bart Stupak voted in favor of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which passed the House 331 to 83. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.michnews.org/2009/09/house-passes-legislation-to-extend-unemployment-benefits/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opinion Line Extra (Sept. 28)</title>
    <link href="http://www.kansas.com/opinion/opinion-line/story/987131.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-27:/commentary/6228346</id>
    <updated>2009-09-27T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Wichita Eagle</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kansas.com/opinion/opinion-line/story/987131.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How your US lawmaker voted this week</title>
    <link href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009950934_rollcall27.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6349793</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Seattle Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By a vote of 331-83, the House on Tuesday passed a bill (HR 3548) providing 13 more weeks of jobless checks for those in high-unemployment states whose ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2009950934_rollcall27.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Capitol Link</title>
    <link href="http://www.azstarnet.com/news/310729" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6228357</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Arizona Daily Star</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
22 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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.azstarnet.com/news/310729&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How they voted</title>
    <link href="http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/1792765,voted-927.article" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6219459</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Gary Post Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
18 to 24: n UNEMPLOYMENT AID EXTENDED: The House passed the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act (HR 3548) to amend the Supplemental Appropriations Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.post-trib.com/news/elections/1792765,voted-927.article&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>HOW THEY VOTED</title>
    <link href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090927/ARTICLE/909271065/-1/NEWSSITEMAP" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6215630</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sarasota Herald-Tribune</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
A yes vote was to pass HR 3548. Voting for the measure: Buchanan, Castor, Rooney; voting against: Mack. Medicare: Members blocked, 406-18, Medicare premium ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20090927/ARTICLE/909271065/-1/NEWSSITEMAP&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area Votes in Congress</title>
    <link href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090927_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-26:/commentary/6215629</id>
    <updated>2009-09-26T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Philadelphia Inquirer</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
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 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/20090927_Area_Votes_in_Congress.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Updates from Donnelly</title>
    <link href="http://www.kokomoperspective.com/news/article_9d5daf1e-aa98-11de-9272-001cc4c002e0.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6213391</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Kokomo Perspective</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
On Tuesday, I joined the House of Representatives in passing HR 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009. This bill would amend the current ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kokomoperspective.com/news/article_9d5daf1e-aa98-11de-9272-001cc4c002e0.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>unemloyment benefits</title>
    <link href="http://eastcountymagazine.org/?q=taxonomy/term/1434" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-25:/commentary/6209935</id>
    <updated>2009-09-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (HR 3548) will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 314000 workers who would otherwise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastcountymagazine.org/?q=taxonomy/term/1434&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Congress votes: Unemployment extension</title>
    <link href="http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_268142350.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6436836</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
22, 2009, passed a bill (HR 3548) providing 13 more weeks of jobless checks for those in high-unemployment states whose current allotments have expired or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_268142350.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BILL TO EXTEND UMPLOYMENT BENEFITS PASSES HOUSE</title>
    <link href="http://eastcountymagazine.org/?q=node/1953" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6261732</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>East County Magazine</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009 (HR 3548) will provide immediate assistance, extending relief to the estimated 314000 workers who would otherwise ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://eastcountymagazine.org/?q=node/1953&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Money/Story/STIStory_433365.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/6207947</id>
    <updated>2009-09-24T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Mankato Free Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
22, 2009, passed a bill (HR 3548) providing 13 more weeks of jobless checks for those in high-unemployment states whose current allotments have expired or ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/Money/Story/STIStory_433365.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MARKEY CALLS FOR HALT TO TARP PROGRAM</title>
    <link href="http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=5799" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199568</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Denver Daily News</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As passed by the House of Representative, HR 3548 only provides an extension of benefits to states with a three-month average total unemployment rate of 8.5 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thedenverdailynews.com/article.php?aID=5799&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AREA: Etheridge votes to extend benefits to unemployed</title>
    <link href="http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-AREA-+Etheridge+votes+to+extend+benefits+to+unemployed%20&amp;amp;id=3696820-AREA-+Etheridge+votes+to+extend+benefits+to+unemployed&amp;amp;instance=most_popular" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199566</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Sanford Herald</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The US House approved HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, by a vote of 331-to-83 on Tuesday. The legislation, if signed into law, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sanfordherald.com/pages/full_story/push?article-AREA-+Etheridge+votes+to+extend+benefits+to+unemployed%20&amp;amp;id=3696820-AREA-+Etheridge+votes+to+extend+benefits+to+unemployed&amp;amp;instance=most_popular&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rahall Supports Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.huntingtonnews.net/political/090924-staff-politicalrahall.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-23:/commentary/6199565</id>
    <updated>2009-09-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>HNN Huntingtonnews.net</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Nick Rahall, D-WV voted in favor of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, which passed the House of Representatives late Tuesday evening, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huntingtonnews.net/political/090924-staff-politicalrahall.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hill votes to extend unemployment benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70295" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6199567</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Indiana Daily Student</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The Unemployment Compensation Act of 2009, HR 3548, will help relieve workers in state&amp;#39;s with unemployment rates higher than 8.5 percent, according to a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.idsnews.com/news/story.aspx?id=70295&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shimkus votes to extend unemployment benefts</title>
    <link href="http://www.carmitimes.com/news/x1699594094/Shimkus-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefts" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191664</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Carmi Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
The legislation (HR 3548) passed the House and now goes to the Senate for action. &amp;quot;This extension will give those still in search of a job another 13 weeks ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.carmitimes.com/news/x1699594094/Shimkus-votes-to-extend-unemployment-benefts&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>US Rep. Braley: Braley opposes unemployment benefits extension ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=171085" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191663</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>IowaPolitics.com (press release)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today broke with his party to oppose the Unemployment Compensation Act (HR 3548) because the legislation would exclude unemployed Iowa ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowapolitics.com/index.iml?Article=171085&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Roskam Opposes Unemployment Extension, Kirk Misses Vote</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/23/roskam-kirk-unemployment-extension" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-22:/commentary/6191662</id>
    <updated>2009-09-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
As we noted last night, the US House has officially approved -- by a wide margin -- HR 3548, a bill that ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/23/roskam-kirk-unemployment-extension&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Unemployment Benefits Extension Explained By OC User nancym</title>
    <link href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avelino-maestas/the-unemployment-benefits_b_295278.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6310984</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By comparison, the page for HR 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, HR 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.huffingtonpost.com/avelino-maestas/the-unemployment-benefits_b_295278.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House votes to extend jobless benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLKyB9H7lUpiALFVlU7RRJa9-EfwD9ASLKL03" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6207948</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Associated Press</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
... 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 HR 3548.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLKyB9H7lUpiALFVlU7RRJa9-EfwD9ASLKL03&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.kidk.com/news/business/61145762.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6199564</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By comparison, the page for HR 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, HR 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.kidk.com/news/business/61145762.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/23/politics/main5331539.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6191661</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By comparison, the page for HR 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, HR 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/23/politics/main5331539.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Area&amp;#39;s jobless need help, not handout</title>
    <link href="http://www.demopolistimes.com/news/2009/sep/22/areas-jobless-need-help-not-handout/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186965</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Demopolis Times</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
Congressman Artur Davis voted today in support of HR 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, which will extend unemployment benefits for ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.demopolistimes.com/news/2009/sep/22/areas-jobless-need-help-not-handout/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title></title>
    <link href="http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/21/congress-vote-extending-jobless-benefits/?feat=home_headlines" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6186964</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
    </author>
    <content type="html">
By comparison, the page for HR 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, HR 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/21/congress-vote-extending-jobless-benefits/?feat=home_headlines&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>House Meets At... 12:30 pm: Morning Hour</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/22/1611/-Today-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184223</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
    </author>
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Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform) HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Ways and Means) Conference Reports ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/22/1611/-Today-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <link href="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/22/politics/main5330503.shtml" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-21:/commentary/6184222</id>
    <updated>2009-09-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Huffington Post (blog)</name>
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By comparison, the page for HR 3548 has more than 2500 comments. Its predecessor, HR 6867, had more than 57000 comments. The community that has built up ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/09/22/politics/main5330503.shtml&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6179530</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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The bill, HR 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, was introduced by US Rep. Jim McDermott (D- Wash.) and is pending in the House Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.seattlepi.com/business/1310ap_us_unemployment_benefits.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Congress Moves to Extend Unemployment Benefits</title>
    <link href="http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-congress-moves-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-r-1253572789" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175280</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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who introduced the bill (HR 3548), says the added weeks of benefits will help hundreds of thousands of Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opposingviews.com/articles/news-congress-moves-to-extend-unemployment-benefits-r-1253572789&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 pm for Morning Hour and 2 ...</title>
    <link href="http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/21/1606/-This-Week-in-Congress" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175279</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Congress Matters (blog)</name>
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Moran (KS) - Oversight and Government Reform) HR 3548 - Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (Rep. McDermott &#226;&#8364;&#8220; Ways and Means) On Wednesday and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.congressmatters.com/story/2009/9/21/1606/-This-Week-in-Congress&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title></title>
    <link href="http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLKyB9H7lUpiALFVlU7RRJa9-EfwD9ART9Q80" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-20:/commentary/6175278</id>
    <updated>2009-09-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Examiner.com</name>
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The bill, HR 3548 Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, was introduced by US Rep. Jim McDermott (D- Wash.) and is pending in the House Committee ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLKyB9H7lUpiALFVlU7RRJa9-EfwD9ART9Q80&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>AROUND THE CAPITOL</title>
    <link href="http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/17/news/doc4ab29d6df267a059932940.txt" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139387</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Southgate News Herald</name>
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HR 3548 was introduced by US Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) and is pending in the House Committee on Ways and Means. According to the National Employment Law ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.thenewsherald.com/articles/2009/09/17/news/doc4ab29d6df267a059932940.txt&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Quinn, 21 Governors Call For Unemployment Benefit Help</title>
    <link href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/17/quinn-unemployment-benefit-help" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-16:/commentary/6139386</id>
    <updated>2009-09-16T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>Progress Illinois (blog)</name>
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Dick Durbin -- endorsed bills working through Congress (HR 3404 and HR 3548 in the House and S. 1647 in the Senate) that would extend unemployment benefits ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/17/quinn-unemployment-benefit-help&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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