Dems moving ahead on stimulus despite obstructionist repugs

Economic stimulus bill moves to Senate test vote

WASHINGTON – The Senate lined up to advance the $827 billion economic stimulus legislation backed by the White House on Monday, and Democratic leaders vowed to deliver a bill to President Barack Obama's desk within days.

Still, key lawmakers braced for a difficult round of further negotiations aimed at producing a final House-Senate compromise.

"There is no reason we can't do this by the end of the week," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada. He said he was prepared to hold the Senate in session into the Presidents Day weekend if necessary, and cautioned Republicans not to try and delay final progress.

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