Veterans Benefits Gain Support for Contractor Repeal Bill
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Democrats in the U.S. Senate are poised to support the repeal of a 3 percent withholding requirement for government contractors if the chamber adopts an amendment encouraging companies to hire veterans.
The veterans amendment announced this morning by Democratic Senators Patty Murray of Washington, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Jon Tester of Montana would provide job training for unemployed veterans.