In an unusual bipartisan 95-0 vote, the Senate today passed a small part of President Obama's Jobs Bill that, so far, has been stuck in the mud of politics.
The passage today of a bill
that will give tax credits of up to $9,600 to companies
hiring disabled vets who have been jobless at least six months, and
improve job training and counseling for veterans is a much needed shot in the arm for employers and veterans alike. In addition, it will provide new tax credits of
up to $5,600 for employers hiring veterans who have job hunted at least
half a year and $2,400 for those out of work for four weeks or more.
Of course this doesn't mean that the Republicans have in any way caved into pressure, "it was just the right thing to do." NOT! In essence, pressure from grassroots organizations is beginning to have an effect on someone at least.
Happy Veterans Day coming up to all those who have and are serving to defend our freedom (you know, the ones we are trying desperately to hold onto at home while you defend us in other places.)
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