Unemployment benefits

The number of people seeking jobless benefits fell last week to the fewest since May 2008. The four-week average has fallen in 10 of the past 12 weeks.

The House and the Senate face a number of decisions before they can head off for the holidays. Is another government shutdown possible?

If Congress lets extended unemployment benefits run out, it will affect discount stores and local economies, as well as the unemployed.

Job counselors say most unemployed workers are serious job searchers. If Congress doesn't extend benefits, they want more ways to counsel and train the jobless.

Some economists say long-term benefits help the unemployed avoid reality: They're never going to get the pay they used to.

There's a good reason why you may feel the pressure to build a larger emergency fund.

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The Senate today moved closer to restoring unemployment aid to millions who have been out of work for more than six months....