Nelson Remains Opposed to Unemployment Extension
OMAHA (AP) - Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson isn't changing his mind about extending unemployment benefits, even though it looks like fellow Democrats will shepherd through legislation that could help millions of jobless people. Nelson said Wednesday during his weekly teleconference that he would join Republicans again when the matter comes to a vote. The Democratic-controlled Senate voted 60-40 on Tuesday to move ahead on the measure. Nelson says he wants unemployment benefits extended, but he's against the deficit spending that would make that possible.
