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Archive Home > 2008 > September > 29 > Rescue faces a tough test - and it’s today

Rescue faces a tough test - and it’s today

House to vote, but it’s by no means convinced

By Carl Hulse and David M. Herszenhorn / The Bulletin
September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON — The House braced for a difficult vote set for today on a $700 billion rescue of the financial industry after a weekend of tense negotiations produced a plan that congressional leaders portrayed as greatly strengthened by new taxpayer safeguards.

The 110-page bill, intended....

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