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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An $825 billion economic stimulus bill advanced another step on Tuesday, as the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee approved a $365.6 billion portion of it as President Barack Obama met with Republican lawmakers in an attempt to broaden support. (link)

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