Today's Situation Room:
Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.
Pressure grows for Congress to pass unemployment benefits
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.
How the jobless rate can hurt everyone
CNN's Tom Foreman reports on the unemployment rate and how it affects workers and the labor market.
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Man unemployed since Obama's election
CNN's Kyung Lah reports on a man who'd been unemployed since Obama was elected president. He just got a new job..
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'Here's the number to the White House'
CNN's Candy Crowley talks to a Mitt Romney's campaign adviser about President Obama and a possible VP pick.
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Ohio's important role in the election
CNN's John King examines the role the Buckeye State could play in deciding the presidential race in November.
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Surprise gains in U.S. stock market
CNN's Ali Velshi explains January's jobs report and the drop in unemployment.
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Obama: 'Send me your husband's resume'
He's searching for work as an engineer, and now the president has asked for his resume. CNN's Mary Snow reports.
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Help wanted: Only employed need apply
Some businesses looking to hire employees refuse to hire jobless workers. CNN's Mary Snow explains.
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Men outpace women in job growth
CNN's Mary Snow reports unemployment among men is higher than women but it's getting easier for men to find work.
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