Takeaway #1
President Obama won approval for an $819 billion economic recovery plan.Takeaway #2
This is the first test of Obama's ability to push his ambitious agenda through Congress, and is among the biggest pieces of legislation in history.Takeaway #3
Only 11 Democrats voted against the plan, along with all 177 Republicans.
Takeaway #4
Once the plan begins, every American will be able to go to www.recovery.gov to see how and where their money is being spent.





