Breaking News: Stimulus bill advances in Senate

Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 6:05 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - The economic stimulus legislation backed by
President Obama has passed a key test in the Senate over strong
Republican opposition. The vote late Monday was 61-36, one more than
the 60 needed. The $827 billion bill is expected to pass the Senate on
Tuesday, then go to the House for a final compromise.