Top of the Hour: Obama’s Jobs Bill Fails in Senate, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

President Obama’s jobs bill failed its first legislative test in the Senate last night, with Republicans blocking the $447 billion package. Senate Democrats plan to still try to pass elements of the plan.

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