Congressional Democrats offer to trim six weeks from jobless benefits.

Congressional Democrats offer to trim six weeks from jobless benefits.

Republicans in House ready to vote to reject bipartisan Senate plan.

Republicans in House ready to vote to reject bipartisan Senate plan.

House Republicans balk at the deal worked out in the Senate.

House Republicans balk at the deal worked out in the Senate.

First attempt to extend break fails amid disagreement on how to cover costs.

First attempt to extend break fails amid disagreement on how to cover costs.