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Jobs Bill Becomes Law

Will new incentives prompt reluctant employers to hire again?

March 18, 2010

President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act into law Thursday morning, taking aim at the nation's persistent 10% unemployment rate, which is widely seen as one of the biggest obstacles to a sustained economic recovery. The law, which passed the Senate on Wednesday with bipartisan support, provides employers with new incentives for hiring and retaining workers. Read more...

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