Extra Stimulus Passes Senate
W. Post: "The Senate gave final approval last night to a $410 billion spending bill to fund most of the federal government for the remainder of the year after overcoming a resilient Republican opposition and several Democratic defections."; Beat The Press' Dean Baker: "Republicans Object to Stimulus in the Middle of an Economic Crisis ... these Republicans would prefer to see budget cuts even as the economy desperately needs spending. That would be an effective way to slow growth and raise unemployment."

Congress Sends $410 Billion Bill to Obama That Boosts Domestic Spending The U.S. Congress gave final approval to a $410 billion bill that will boost domestic spending, loosen the trade embargo on Cuba and fund thousands of congressional pet projects known as earmarks.