Congress Agree to Economic Deal

Hoping to boost the economy, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Republican leader John Boehner, and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson negotiated a tax rebate deal that will give $300-$1200 checks to Americans this spring. [ See story ]

When asked about his own involvement with the stimulus package, President Bush said that he made mistakes as a young adult, but has been clean for years.

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Senate majority leader Harry Reid said he'd defer to Pelosi because "she knows all about giving things 'lifts.'"

Pelosi Plane Request

Some Republicans criticized Speaker Pelosi's need to fly on a large Air Force plane that can travel to California without refueling, but the White House defended her.

White House press secretary Tony Snow said it is sensible for the Pentagon to provide her with a plane because she has had problems getting a lift.

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Pelosi's wondering why can't she ever get a simple lift without any complications.

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Said a Repubican congressman from Florida: 'She's clearly already gotten a lift.'

Congress Smoke Ban

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has banned smoking in the lobby outside the House floor.

But she said Republicans are welcome to another smoking in November '08.