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WASHINGTON — The Senate cleared the way Monday for final congressional approval of a Democratic plan to spur job creation as Democrats grew impatient with delays in enacting what they hope is the first in a series of economic measures.
By a vote of 61-30, the Senate eliminated the final obstacle to approval this week of a bill to exempt employers from payroll taxes through the end of the year on newly hired employees who have been out of work 60 days.
Six Republicans joined 53 Democrats and two independents in cutting off debate; 29 Republicans and one Democrat, Sen. Ben Nelson of Nebraska, opposed the move.
