A House/Senate split over how to pay for the relief means an extension is far from guaranteed despite a promising vote on Tuesday.
Investment by second-largest U.S. automaker will add 350 jobs.
Skeptical of Hollande government, political elites' ability to enact economic reforms.
July unemployment rate across the 17 nations using the euro is still at its record high of 12.1%.
Workers seeking higher wages walk off the job across the country.
Part of push to get chains such as McDonald's, Taco Bell and Wendy's to pay higher wages.
Individual creditors who fear losing their pensions and paying more for health care began filing Monday.
Vote came after talks with management for increased pay and benefits collapsed.
Official figures are the latest in a series of ignominious landmarks for the ailing single currency zone.
Sedentary jobs and stress may lead to weight gain at work.
