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Jobless aid in Arizona is in limbo

PHOENIX - Thousands of Arizonans are on the verge of losing their jobless benefits because of a single word in state law.

Two. A "two" needs to become a "three" to keep the money flowing.

But Gov. Jan Brewer, who could call lawmakers into special session to make the fix, would not commit to doing that. And Republican legislative leaders are decidedly cool to the idea.