A Plan in the Works

Congressional negotiators said they reached an agreement in principle on a $700 billion financial-rescue package. Specifics of the plan were still being negotiated last night, and some lawmakers remain opposed even to the broad principles.

SOURCE: Staff reports | The Washington Post - September 26, 2008

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