Bipartisan jobs bill clears GOP filibuster; final congressional approval perhaps Tuesday
By Stephen Ohlemacher, APMonday, March 15, 2010
Bipartisan jobs bill advances past GOP filibuster
WASHINGTON — A bill that would provide tax credits to companies that hire unemployed workers has cleared a Republican filibuster in the Senate, opening the way for final congressional approval.
The Senate voted 61 to 30 on Monday to end debate on the bill. The Senate is expected to vote on final passage Tuesday or Wednesday, sending the bill to President Barack Obama for his signature.
The $35 billion bill blends $15 billion in tax cuts and subsidies for infrastructure bonds issued by local governments with the $20 billion in federal transportation money.
The Senate passed a similar version of the bill in February. The House made minor changes when it passed the bill, requiring a second vote in the Senate.
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