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Democrats block filibuster on scaled-back jobs bill, move toward vote

Several Republican senators, including Scott Brown of Massachusetts, lend their support to the plan in a victory for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Senate Democrats leaped a key hurdle toward passing a scaled-down jobs bill Monday, gaining support from several Republicans -- including the newest GOP senator, Scott Brown of Massachusetts.

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23:26 on February 22 2010

Scott Brown helps Democrats advance "jobs" bill

L.A. Times - News — A Democratic "jobs" bill has advanced past a GOP filibuster in the Senate, helped along by the vote of the chambers newest Republican. more info

Scott Brown

02:21 on February 23 2010

Democrats block filibuster on scaled-back jobs bill, move toward vote

L.A. Times - News — Several Republican senators, including Scott Brown of Massachusetts, lend their support to the plan in a victory for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. ... more info

Scott Brown