The Senate Is Nearing A Deal On Unemployment Insurance And It Shows The Absurdity Of The Republican Position

When Senate Republicans filibustered the extension of emergency unemployment benefits on January 14, there didn't seem to be much hope that the sides to come to an agreement. Two weeks later though, multiple reports suggest that the sides are nearing a deal on a three-month extension that reveals the absurdity of the Republican negotiating position. Here's the back story: Republicans are open to extending unemployment benefits, but are demanding a spending offset to any deal. Two weeks ago, Demo...