Day 25
February 13th, 2009 Posted in 100 Days
Friday, February 13, 2009
Headline Story of the Day: Recovery Package Gets Congressional Approval
* The House passed the consensus “stimulus” bill on a vote of 246 – 183. No Republicans voted in favor of the measure. Seven Democrats voted against it.
* The Senate approved the measure 60-38 with three GOP moderates providing crucial support.
Legislative Branch:
* Citigroup and JPMorgan agreed to a moratorium on mortgage foreclosures suggested by Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.