Posted on 03/10/2009 5:57:13 PM PDT by tobyhill
Congress on Tuesday cleared a $410 billion measure to fund the government, sending it to President Barack Obama for his signature. Most Republicans denounced it as an example of reckless spending.
The Senate approved the measure by voice after it cleared a key procedural hurdle by a 62-35 vote. Sixty votes were required to shut down debate.
Obama will sign the measure Wednesday, the White House said, but he will also announce steps aimed at curbing lawmakers' penchant for pet projects.
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