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March 11, 2010

Senate OKs $138B Jobs Measure
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The news comes as the Senate has approved a $138 billion measure
extending jobless benefits to unemployed workers as well as several
expiring tax cuts. Six Republicans joined with Democrats to pass the
measure by a 62-to-36 vote. The bill now goes to the House.



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