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February 4, 2009

Stimulus Package Passes $900B in Senate
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The Senate has boosted the cost of the economic stimulus plan to more
than $900 billion. On Tuesday, the Senate added new provisions funding
medical research and tax breaks for car buyers. Meanwhile, the Senate
rejected an amendment to add $25 billion in public works projects,
including highway construction and public transportation.



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