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GOP, Dems Reach Agreement on Jobs

GOP, Dems Reach Agreement on Jobs

Democrats and GOP reach a rare bipartisan agreement on jobs plan as Democrats toss out surtax on millionaires and Senate easily clears procedural hurdle Monday, pointing to passage of legislation later this week.

Senh: Finally. Again, the Republicans won: no millionaires' tax. They got their way. And tomorrow, they'll still complain.

 

Senate Democrats offer veterans jobs bill, without millionaire's surtax

Senate Democrats offer veterans jobs bill, without millionaire's surtax

Senate Democrats proposed Friday tax incentives for businesses hiring veterans as well as job training for all service members leaving the military. The measure was unveiled as the next piece in President Obama's jobs bill and as a remedy to unemployment among veterans.

 

Senate Democrats want millionaire tax to pay for Obama jobs plan

Senate Democratic leaders are proposing a 5% surtax on those earning $1 million a year as a new way pay for President Obama's jobs plan, turning to an issue with populist appeal as they line up support for a vote, possibly next week.

 

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