Extension bill passes the senate

"To the great relief of many job seekers, the Senate Wednesday evening passed a bill providing for extended unemployment benefits. The bill passed 98-0, the AP is reporting. Because the Senate did not vote on the original House bill, but on an expanded version, the House will have to agree to the changes as well. However, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said earlier this week that the House would take up the legislation right away."

http://www.usnews.com/money/blogs/the-inside-job/2009/11/04/unemployment-extension-will-finally-get-a-vote