Published December 19, 2010, 06:16 PM
Benefits: Jobless Relieved Life Raft Still Afloat
President Barack Obama extended unemployment benefits for Smith and millions of other Americans when he signed tax-cut legislation Friday. It helps people who have been out of work more than 26 weeks but less than 99 weeks, though the benefits vary greatly from state to state.By: Meghan Barr, Associated Press
