Obama signs bill extending jobless benefits
As many as 40,000 jobless Illinois residents, who would have exhausted their unemployment benefits by the end of the year, will benefit from a bill President Obama is expected to sign today extending those benefits up to 20 weeks.
• Jobless rate at highest since 1983
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Borrowers facing foreclosure get option to rent own homes
Can't pay the mortgage? You still might be able to stay in your home. Mortgage giant Fannie Mae is going to give borrowers on the verge of foreclosure the option of renting their homes.
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