GOP and Democrats unite to pass measure; cut extended through year-end.

GOP and Democrats unite to pass measure; cut extended through year-end.

Deal cuts emergency jobless benefits to 73 weeks, from 99.

Deal cuts emergency jobless benefits to 73 weeks, from 99.

Effort to extend dozens of expired tax breaks likely in limbo until after the election.

Effort to extend dozens of expired tax breaks likely in limbo until after the election.

Agreement includes expanded jobless benefits, Medicare payments.

Agreement includes expanded jobless benefits, Medicare payments.