WASHINGTON — With no Republican support, the House today gave final approval to a $787 billion economic stimulus bill.
The measure passed 246-183, and the Senate is expected to vote on it later today.
The bill includes spending increases and tax cuts designed to jump-start the economy, which has been in a recession since December 2007. Seven Democrats opposed the measure.
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