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John King, CNN’s chief national correspondent, talked about a possible extension of unemployment benefits as the US Senate gave the go-ahead for a vote on that measure.
King also offered his prediction for Saturday’s Patriots game, and speculated on the effectiveness of Dennis Rodman’s brand of diplomacy.
Afterwards, Jim Braude and Margery Eagan polled listeners on whether they’d like to see jobless benefits extended. What do you think — time for Congress to reinstitute unemployment insurance? Have a better idea for helping those without jobs? Leave a comment below, or on our Facebook page.
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