WASHINGTON — With job losses soaring nationwide, Senate Democrats reached agreement with a small group of Republicans on Friday night on an economic stimulus measure at the heart of President Barack Obama's plan for combatting the worst recession in decades.
Deal announced on stimulus; weekend vote likely
Friday, February 6, 2009 | 10:20 p.m. CST
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