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politicalnewslive.blogspot.com - 1/28/2009
Video: House expected to vote Wed. on stimulus package
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President Barack Obama's expansive and expensive plan to jump-start the economy is all but certain to clear its first hurdle when the Democratic-controlled House votes on a $825 billion version that melds new spending and tax cuts.
House Passes Obama’s Stimulus Package
nytimes.com - 1/28/2009
House Passes Obama’s Stimulus Package
— nytimes.com — The House voted, 244-188, for President Obama’s $819 billion plan meant to jump-start the economy out of... its worst crisis in decades. > (more) House Passes Obama’s Stimulus Package

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austrianeconomists.typepad.com - 1/27/2009
Stimulus or Carpe Diem? The New Deal Wasn't a Stimulus Package Either
— austrianeconomists.typepad.com — One of the (correct) complaints about the proposed stimulus plan is that it's full of all kinds... of programs that would appear to have nothing to do with any accepted economic theory about what sorts of spending could even possibly lead to recovery.  ... (more) Stimulus or Carpe Diem? The New Deal Wasn't a Stimulus ...

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safehaven.com - 1/27/2009
Stimulus for Who?
— safehaven.com — This week the House is expected to pass an $825 billion economic stimulus package. In reality, this... bill is just an escalation of a government-created economic mess. As before, a sense of urgency and impending doom is being used to extract ... (more) Stimulus for Who?

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Republicans Are Resistant to Obama’s Stimulus Plan
nytimes.com 1/26/2009 — John A. Boehner, the House Republican leader, said that many in his party will vote against the economic package unless significant changes are made. >
Stimulus Bill Near $900 Billion
online.wsj.com 1/29/2009 — Obama said he's confident he will get economic stimulus bill approved. The package neared $900 billion in the Senate, as Obama wooed Republicans ahead of an expected House vote Wednesday.