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flag Senate passes REEF Act, restoring unemployment and sickness benefits for railroad workers.

flag The U.S. Senate has passed the REEF Act, a bill that ends cuts to railroad workers' unemployment and sickness benefits. flag The legislation, introduced by Senator Deb Fischer, eliminates a $50 bi-weekly tax that reduced workers' benefits by 5.7%. flag It has bipartisan support and is now awaiting President Biden's signature. flag The bill aims to protect railroad employees who are furloughed or unable to work due to medical reasons.

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