Extended Homebuyer Credit, Jobless Benefits Passed by Congress

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Congress passed legislation expandingan $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, extendingunemployment benefits and providing tax refunds to money-losingcompanies.

The House approved the measure today on a 403-12 vote,sending it to President Barack Obama, who will sign it tomorrow,according to spokeswoman Jen Psaki. All 12 House members votingagainst the bill were Republicans. The Senate passed the bill98-0 yesterday after weeks of delays.

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