WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday lengthened jobless benefits and supposing income to assistance cash-strapped states - similar to New York - compensate for health caring for the poor.The 62-36 opinion came over protests from conservatives who contend the check adds as well most to the $12.5 trillion inhabitant debt. Six Republicans assimilated all but one Democrat, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, in choosing by casting votes for the bill."The check is not a second stimulus, but the going to broach really bad indispensable service to Americans who are hurting," pronounced Sen. Chuck Schumer, (D-N.Y.)The magnitude is the second square of the Democrats" much-touted "jobs agenda" to pass the Senate this year, with some-more elements promised, such as assistance for small businesses pang from a credit crunch.The opinion sends the magnitude in to talks with the House.
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