Unemployment Extension Would Add 300,000 Jobs, CBO Says
From Real Time Economics
November 28, 2012 - 4:55pm
Fully extending the current level of jobless benefits provided by states and the federal government through next year would add the equivalent of 300,000 jobs by slightly boosting spending and growth in 2013, CBO said.
November 28, 2012 - 4:55pm
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