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Crapo, Risch Oppose Benefit Extension

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A bill to extend unemployment benefits has moved closer to Senate passage — over the objections of Idaho’s Republican senators. The Senate has voted 60-40 to break a filibuster, which paves the way to vote on the plan. Sens. Mike Crapo and Jim Risch voted to maintain the filibuster. On Monday, President Obama blasted Republicans for delaying the extension of benefits/ Kevin Richert , Idaho Statesman. More here .

Question: Did Sens. Crapo and Risch vote as you would want them to do on this issue?

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