JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation Monday extending federally funded jobless benefits to thousands of people who were cut off from payments earlier this month, but the bill also would reduce benefits for some people who get laid off in the future.
Missouri Senate passes extension of jobless benefits
Monday, April 11, 2011 | 8:47 p.m. CDT
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