President Barack Obama’s plan to award a $500 tax credit to most workers is expected to advance through a key House panel as Democrats prepare his $825 billion economic recovery plan for a floor vote next week.
Plans to extend and boost unemployment benefits, give states $87 billion to deal with Medicaid shortfalls and help unemployed people retain health care will also advance. Republicans are turning against Obama’s economic stimulus program, despite promises by both Obama and Capitol Hill Republicans to work together.
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