Open Congress : News Articles for S.1647 Assistance for Unemployed Workers Extension Act2009-10-12T20:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/news/59777Senators Try To Squeeze Unemployment Benefit Bill Into Scheduletag:opencongress.org,2009-10-12:/commentary/63773692009-10-12T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
Now, the leadership caucus is fighting to bring the bill (S. 1647) to the floor for a vote. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid tried to pass the bill through ...<br /><br /><a href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/13/senate-unemployment-benefit-schedule">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/63497972009-10-08T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
... the size and scope of a proposed unemployment benefits extension, reportedly struck a deal last night and could vote on the measure (S. 1647) next week. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/63793367.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/63441612009-10-08T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
... the size and scope of a proposed unemployment benefits extension, reportedly struck a deal last night and could vote on the measure (S. 1647) next week. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1273089.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/63415562009-10-08T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
... the size and scope of a proposed unemployment benefits extension, reportedly struck a deal last night and could vote on the measure (S. 1647) next week. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pbn.com/detail/45411.html">Go to article</a> Greenspan: Extend Unemployment Benefitstag:opencongress.org,2009-10-04:/commentary/63025762009-10-04T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
... at or above 8.5 percent flew through the House in late September and the Senate is expected to take up a similar effort (S. 1647) in the next few days. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/10/5/greenspan-expand-ui-benefits">Go to article</a> Job Prospects Remain Dim for Millions of Workerstag:opencongress.org,2009-10-01:/commentary/62646622009-10-01T20:00:00ZCenter For American Progress
... passed last week HR 3404, which extends benefits to the long-term unemployed, but the Senate has yet to move on its companion bill, S. 1647. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/10/employment1009.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-24:/commentary/62079562009-09-24T20:00:00ZProgress Illinois (blog)
One problem is that the legislation (S. 1647) would have to move through the Senate Finance Committee, which is currently preoccupied with health care ...<br /><br /><a href="http://progressillinois.com/2009/9/25/senate-considers-ui-extension">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-03:/commentary/60752262009-09-03T20:00:00ZCenter For American Progress
There are bills in both the House of Representatives (HR 3404) and the Senate (S. 1647) to extend benefits to the long-term unemployed. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2009/09/august_unemployment.html">Go to article</a>