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Lawmakers Reach Stimulus Deal

in Government February 10, 2009 1,025 Views

Congressional leaders have announced that negotiations between House and Senate officials over the terms of the economic stimulus package have led to a sooner-than-expected compromise. The new bill, now pared down to $789 billion, will be put to the House for a final vote on Thursday, sent to the full Senate on Friday, and make it to President Obama's desk for his signature by President's Day next Monday, government officials said.

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