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Senate stalls veterans jobs bill on lands and public safety
The Senate blocked a $1 billion jobs bill to employ veterans on federal lands and aid local police and fire departments. Democrats fell two votes short of the 60 needed to waive objections, with Republicans citing budget limits and critics pointing to existing veteran programs. Supporters likened the plan to the CCC to aid veterans amid high unemployment for those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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