HOUSE OK’s STIMULUS BILL, SENDS BACK TO SENATE
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Handing the new administration a big win, the House Friday passed President Barack Obama’s $787 billion plan to resuscitate the economy. The bill was passed 246-183 with no Republican help. It now goes to the Senate where a vote was scheduled tentatively for 5:30 p.m. ET. Though, the vote may be held open for several hours, delaying the final tally.
All but seven Democrats voted for the bill — a 1,071 page, 8-inch-thick measure that combines $281 billion in tax cuts for individuals and businesses with more than a half-trillion dollars in government spending. The money would go for infrastructure, health care and help for cash-starved state governments, among scores of programs. Seniors would get a $250 bonus Social Security check.
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Posted: February 13th, 2009 under Denver Topics, LA Topics, The Mario Solis-Marich Show.
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Comment from Residenttroll
Time: February 15, 2009, 9:43 pm
Oink for Hope and Crump Change!




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