Extension Of Unemployment Benefits Clears Hurdle

by David Welna, NPR

On Tuesday, the Senate swore in the new short-term senator from West Virginia, Carte Goodwin, giving Democrats the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill to extend unemployment benefits. The bill now heads to the full Senate. Republicans continue to oppose the measure on the grounds that it adds to the deficit.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, July 20, 2010