Date:30/09/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/09/30/stories/2008093057770100.htm

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U.S. House defeats bailout package

WASHINGTON: The House of Representatives on Monday defeated a $700 billion emergency rescue package, ignoring pleas from President George Bush and congressional leaders to quickly bail out the staggering U.S. financial industry. — AP