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    The bill is expected to land on the president's desk Friday, when he is expected to sign it into law. "Today's vote provides important reassurance to Idahoans looking for work and looking to restart their lives ... Idaho Department of Labor Director Roger Madsen and his team are doing great work under difficult circumstances. I hope this funding helps them continue that work." The legislation also continues a home-buyers' tax credit and a measure allowing businesses to write off some of the losses they incurred over the past two years. Full Article at KIVITV.com
    Today's vote provides important reassurance to Idahoans looking for work and looking to restart their lives ... Idaho Department of Labor Director Roger Madsen and his team are doing great work under difficult circumstances. I hope this funding helps them continue that work.
    – Walt Minnick SOURCE: KIVITV.com 3 weeks ago

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