Economy

GOP and Democrats unite to pass measure; cut extended through year-end.

GOP and Democrats unite to pass measure; cut extended through year-end.

Deal cuts emergency jobless benefits to 73 weeks, from 99.

Deal cuts emergency jobless benefits to 73 weeks, from 99.

Agreement includes expanded jobless benefits, Medicare payments.

Agreement includes expanded jobless benefits, Medicare payments.

Republicans drop demand to offset payroll tax cut with spending reductions.

Republicans drop demand to offset payroll tax cut with spending reductions.