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House Nears Second Vote On Financial Bailout

Source: National Public Radio

Washington : DC : USA | about 1 year ago

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House edged closer toward a final vote Friday on the $700 billion financial rescue package it rejected on Monday. Congressional leaders were still counting votes, but expressed confidence that they would be able to muster the support they need to get the bill on President Bush's desk...

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