01.28.2009 9:01 pm

Stimulus makes Nixon one lucky governor

Lucky Jay Nixon

It’s far too early to say whether Jay Nixon will be a good governor, but Missouri’s new chief executive has one thing going for him: Timing.

Like his two immediate predecessors, Democrat Bob Holden and Republican Matt Blunt, Mr.…

Tags: economic stimulus, education, federal spending, Gov. Jay Nixon, medicaid, Missouri budget, Missouri news

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01.28.2009 5:40 pm

House passes stimulus spending measure; on to the Senate

By Jamie Riley

The House passes Obama’s stimulus package by a 244-188 vote. The package — now estimated at $819 billion, down $6 billion from earlier estimates — includes tax cuts and spending aimed at improving the economy.

The Senate is expected to debate the package…

Tags: Barack Obama, economic stimulus, House of Representatives

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Stimulus makes Nixon one lucky governor

House passes stimulus spending measure; on to the Senate

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