This year’s holidays probably weren’t very merry for people who are out of work.Extended unemployment benefits expired Saturday for 800,000 people nationwide.When Congress re-convenes in January, one of its first missions will be to reach a compromise on unemployment benefits.But its not clear how long term that extension will be.Patty Murray reports.
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