The House approves the measure on a largely party-line vote and President Obama swiftly signs it. It will save 161,000 teachers' jobs and sustain Medicaid funding. Congress on Tuesday gave final approval to a $26.1-billion aid package for cash-strapped states that will keep 161,000 teachers and thousands of police, fire and other local government workers from being laid off.
$26-billion Aid Package For States Becomes Law
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Wed, 08/11/2010 - 12:00am
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