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.
The House on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue for the nation's financial system, ignoring urgent warnings from President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties that the economy could nosedive into recession without it.
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