NPR's David Welna reports on the contentious debate that
preceded House passage of a $100 billion Republican-sponsored
economic stimulus package. It was approved yesterday by a
narrow 216-to-214 vote, mostly along party lines. Democrats
argued that the corporate tax cuts that make up a large part of
the legislation would not stimulate the economy and would do
little to help thousands of workers who've lost their jobs.
Republicans countered that the measures would create
investment in new plants, increase productivity, and create jobs.
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Democrats in Senate