To combat unemployment, home-buyer credit renewed and jobless benefits extended
Pamphlets sit on a table during the Senior Job Fair at the Arcadia Community Center on October 2, 2009 in Arcadia, California.
The Senate has extended tax credits for first-time home buyers, due to expire November 30, as part of plan to combat high rates of unemployment. Current homeowners would also be eligible for a $6,500 credit when buying a new residence. The bill also extends jobless benefits, particularly in states where unemployment exceeds 8.5%. The House expects to vote on the measure today.
Guests:
Chris Thornberg, Principal, Beacon Economics
Richard Green, Director, USC Lusk Center for Real Estate
- AirTalk for November 5, 2009
- To combat unemployment, home-buyer credit renewed and jobless benefits extended
- Hung out to dry
- Orange County journalists' roundtable
- George Clooney AND goats- what more could moviegoers want?
- Swine flu spurs paid sick-leave bill and debate
- The cultural implications of Starbucks
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