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March 26, 2010

GOP Blocks Jobless Benefits Bill
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For the second time in a month, a Republican lawmaker has singlehandedly
blocked a vote on a stopgap jobless benefits bill. With Congress in
recess for two weeks, this could mean that on April 5 a host of popular
provisions could expire, including unemployment insurance and COBRA
benefits for the jobless. Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn blocked the
measure last night. Republican Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky blocked
passage of a similar extension in February.



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