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January 16, 2014

Jobless Benefits Scrapped in Senate Vote 
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The Senate has failed to renew the jobless benefits that expired last
month. Some 1.4 million Americans have lost their aid for long-term
unemployment after Republicans refused to extend without an equal amount
in spending cuts. Hope was stirred for a renewal last week after a
handful of Republicans agreed to open debate. But a critical motion to
advance the measure failed on Wednesday when it failed to win the
required 60 votes.

 

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