Congress approves bipartisan bill aiding vets and contractors
The House and Senate approved a bipartisan measure that offers tax breaks for companies hiring jobless veterans and strengthens veterans training and counseling programs. It also repeals a 3 percent withholding on contractor payments set to begin in 2013 to help firms hire more workers. President Obama would sign into law as part of his jobs agenda.
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Obama vows US Pacific role as Marines head to Australia
President Obama pledges to project power in the Asia Pacific and deter threats as he expands US presence by sending up to 2,500 Marines and military aircraft to northern Australia for a training hub. He warns against fearing China while stressing Asia as a security and economic focus.
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