House Set to Pass U.S. State Aid as Lawmakers Return
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U.S. House members returned to Washington from summer recess to act on a $26 billion plan to aid cash-strapped state governments amid concerns the economy is stalling as November’s congressional elections approach.
Lawmakers convened today for anticipated approval of a Senate-passed bill aimed at preventing thousands of layoffs of teachers and other government employees. Republican House leaders oppose the measure.