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"The U.S. Congress, handing President Barack Obama a major legislative victory, approved on Friday a $787 billion stimulus bill that aims to rush emergency government spending and tax cuts to a nation in the grip of a severe recession."

"Congressional leaders agreed yesterday on the details of a nearly $790 billion stimulus package, an unprecedented attempt by the federal government to jolt the economy, create millions of jobs and ease the financial woes facing individuals, businesses and states."

"Congressional leaders agreed yesterday on the details of a nearly $790 billion stimulus package, an unprecedented attempt by the federal government to jolt the economy, create millions of jobs and ease the financial woes facing individuals, businesses and states."

"As long as we're about to spend gazillions to stimulate the economy, I'd like to suggest we throw in another $53.5 million for a cause dear to all business journalists: economic literacy. And what better place to start than right here in Washington."

"Spending is stimulus, no matter what it's for and who does it. The best spending is that which creates jobs and economic activity now, has big payoffs later and disappears from future budgets."

"In his Inaugural Address, President Obama offered a new direction for our nation. Our new President pledged, 'action, bold and swift...not only to create new jobs, but to lay a foundation for growth.'"

"As President Obama said in regard to our economy, 'we don't have a moment to spare.' Last year alone, 2.6 million Americans lost their jobs, many more fear being out of work, and too many families have already lost their homes and their savings."

"This whole Internet thing and Congress's use of it have come a long way since ousted Sen. Ted Stevens referred to the World Wide Web as a 'series of tubes.' Want proof? Nearly 50 House and Senate members are communicating on Twitter, where you have 140 characters to 'tweet' about yourself. Even more members of Congress have YouTube channels."