Senate Democrats Reach Deal on Jobless Benefits, Tax Breaks

Senate Democrats Reach Deal on Jobless Benefits, Tax Breaks
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Senate Democrats late Friday reached a compromise agreement among themselves on tax breaks and unemployment benefits in the $1.9 trillion bill, enabling them to move forward with the proposal.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) announced in a statement: “We have reached a compromise that enables the economy to rebound quickly while also protecting those receiving unemployment benefits from being hit with unexpected tax bill next year.”

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