The Senate approved its version of a mammoth bill to rescue the financial services industry Wednesday night, saying changes to protect investors and small businesses could persuade reluctant House members to go along.
Pressing urgently for a massive financial bailout, President Bush says the nation faces a "long and painful recession" if Congress fails to act. He says "our entire economy is in danger."
Barack Obama rejected John McCain's call Wednesday to delay Friday's debate because of the economic crisis.
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