Working couples to get $1,200 tax rebate
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press Writer
      WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional leaders announced a deal with the White House Thursday on an economic stimulus package that would give most tax filers refunds of $600 to $1,200, and more if they have children.
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Stocks extend their gains following employment report, hopes for stimulus plan
By TIM PARADIS AP Business Writer
      NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street scored its second straight big advance Thursday after economic figures suggested the job market is holding up and as lawmakers promised measures that could ease concerns about consumer spending. The Dow Jones industrials rose more than 100 points, bringing its two-day ...
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