The formerly grid-locked Senate has just passed President Obama's $838 billion stimulus package, to the relief of many. Obama had no problem putting pressure on hold-out Republicans, citing that it wasn't a time for partisan politics and games - rather, "When the town is burning, you don't check party labels. Everyone needs to grab a hose." He notes there is still a lot of work to do, but he's working his hardest to ensure that Americans will be able to pay their bills and keep their homes.
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