The Senate voted 61 to 36 Monday to end debate and move along its version of the economic stimulus package that is estimated to cost $829 million. A vote on final passage has been scheduled for noon Tuesday.
Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., urged his colleagues to support the measure citing the need to stem the growing 7.6% unemployment rate, and help the nation out of the recession. "We must work quickly with the House in conference to reach consensus and put this bill on the president's desk without delay."
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