Unemployment Insurance Extension

The long-term unemployed have been trying to muster a little bit of hope for finding a job in the new year, but the recent political gamesmanship that was played over their only remaining lifeline only served to create unnecessary uncertainty and anxiety for their families.

The American people digging out of the deepest recession in decades deserve much more certainty and compassion about their economic distress.

By Feb. 18, more than 2 million Americans will have lost their unemployment insurance, a weekly benefit that -- while averaging just $300 -- provides vital assistance as the jobless look for work.

Now that the Republicans have all but officially decided they're opposed to making new laws to respond to the country's problems, what will they do about the laws we already have? The Affordable Care Act will be an important political test case.

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday sidetracked rival plans to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut, in dueling votes that pave the way for ...

WASHINGTON — Legislation to give additional months of unemployment benefits to people who have been out of a job for more than half a year clear...

WASHINGTON — Recognizing that a weak economy still needs a government boost, the Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to provide the jobless wi...