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GOP seeks jobless bill changes to offset the cost

By David Espo
Published January 9, 2014 12:05am ET
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GOP seeks jobless bill changes to offset the cost
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., the Republican Policy Committee chairman, joins Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., right, in criticizing Senate Democrats following a procedural vote on legislation to renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 07, 2014. Sen. McConnell said that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., is almost entirely responsible for making the Senate dysfunctional. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) | J. Scott Applewhite

WASHINGTON (AP) — One day after clearing a key Senate hurdle, legislation to renew long-term jobless benefits stood at a crossroads on Wednesday with gridlock beckoning from one direction and the prospect of compromise from the other.

After a day of mixed signals, Majority Leader Harry Reid delayed any action on the measure until Thursday, saying he wanted to allow time for unspecified compromise efforts.

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