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Senate Passes Jobless Aid, Business Tax Breaks

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 19:24 Last Updated on Thursday, 18 March 2010 08:00
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The Senate voted Wednesday to extend key pieces of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and money to help financially strapped states pay for health care for the poor.

The 62-36 vote came over protests from conservatives who say the bill adds too much to the $12.5 trillion national debt. Six Republicans joined all but one Democrat, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, in voting for the bill.


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