House Moves Shakily Forward on Bailout

By Jennifer Bendery and Tory Newmyer
Roll Call Staff

Sept. 28, 2008, 10:15 p.m.

The House is making unsteady progress toward a final deal on a $700 billion bailout package for the financial markets, with both parties warily eyeing each other for signs that they will commit enough votes so a bipartisan victory can be declared.

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