White House Works to Restart Economy as Democrats Block Billions in Additional Aid Amid Unemployment Crisis

In just three weeks, nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment.

One in ten Americans is now out of work.

In California this week, a long line of people waited in the rain for food, a scene repeated in other states.

Many states are struggling to keep up with the barrage of unemployment requests.

"How long it takes will vary by states," says Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia.

In Washington Thursday, Senate Republicans pushed for another $250 billion to help small businesses who desperately need it.

"We need more...