The United States Senate voted down a bill that would provide funds to unemployed veterans to find jobs. The bill would have likely created 20,000 jobs for veterans. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R) voted against the unemployed veterans today.The Senate can't pass even this legislation, a bill no one should be opposed to. Senator Kohl (D) voted Yay on this bill, however he is retiring and can no longer provide a balance for Wisconsin. Former Governor Tommy Thompson and Rep. Tammy Baldwin are battling for the seat. As of today, the Marquette Law school poll had Baldwin ahead with 50% to Thomson's 38%. If we elect Tammy Baldwin to the senate seat she will not only be one few women representing all women in congress, she will also be the first openly gay senator from Wisconsin. Wisconsin veterans deserve better then Ron Johnson's Nay vote.
Senate Republicans kill veterans’ jobs bill
Roll Call Votes on Veterans Jobs Bill
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