Federal unemployment benefits could be first issue for Congress

Tuesday, January 7, 2003

WASHINGTON -- Federal unemployment benefits that were cut off for 750,000 jobless workers last month could be the first issue the new Republican-controlled Congress tackles when it opens a new session today.

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