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Updated: 9:58 AM Aug 2, 2011
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate has approved an emergency bill to avert a first-ever government default with just hours to spare.
Posted: 9:46 AM Aug 2, 2011Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: tips@nbc11news.com |
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate has approved an emergency bill to avert a first-ever government default with just hours to spare.
The strong bipartisan vote was 74-26. The measure now heads to President Barack Obama for his signature. The legislation makes a down payment on taming out-of-control budget deficits.
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