Politics - Thursday, February 7, 2008 15:52 - 0 Comments

Senate passes $170 billion stimulus package

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Senate Thursday passed by an overwhelming margin an approximately $170 billion economic stimulus package.

The Senate accord — reached after days of bickering and passed by 91-6 — keeps the House-passed rebate check amounts of $300 to $600 for people who have an income between $3,000 and $75,000, plus $300 per child.

Couples earning up to $150,000 would get $1,200.

Full story at CNN