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June 17, 2010

Dems Help Defeat Jobless Benefits Extension
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The Senate has defeated a measure to extend unemployment benefits to
long-term jobless Americans and extend billions in aid to cash-strapped
states. A dozen Democrats joined with Republicans to vote against the
proposal. Democrats are considering a provision to reduce unemployment
checks by $25 week in a bid to win bipartisan support.



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