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After Pres. Obama spoke out on the issue, the Senate moved ahead on extending unemployment insurance, but the legislation may get stuck in the House - just as Americans like Katherine Hackett desperately need their checks. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
CNN's Tom Foreman reports on the unemployment rate and how it affects workers and the labor market.
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CNN's John King examines the role the Buckeye State could play in deciding the presidential race in November.
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CNN's Ali Velshi explains January's jobs report and the drop in unemployment.
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