instead hosting former rival mitt romney for lunch. the official word is that the two men chatted over turkey, chili and southwestern grilled chicken salad. their conversation focused mostly on how to maintain america's leadership position in the world, and they also pledged to stay in touch. >> no jobs offered. just some friendly chat there. a new federal report says extending jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed could help the economy while costing the government. the congressional budget office report said the benefit extension would add 300,000 jobs to the economy, but the federal price tag would be $30 billion. long-term benefits are set to expire december 29th unless congress approves an extension. hostess got the go-ahead for its bankruptcy selloff plans, wiping out 18,000 jobs along