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February 25, 2010

Senate OKs $15B Jobs Bill
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The Senate has passed a $15 billion job-creation package by a vote of 70
to 28. The bill focuses mostly on tax breaks for companies to encourage
hiring. The Congressional Black Caucus had criticized the bill for not
directing any money to poor communities. Democrats say they plan to
unveil a new job package of jobless benefits, state aid and more tax
breaks next week.



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