Here in this country, Congress has passed the $787 billion economic stimulus bill. On Saturday, President Obama hailed the bill’s passage as a major milestone.

President Obama: “This historic step won’t be the end of what we do to turn our economy around, but rather the beginning. The problems that led us into this crisis are deep and widespread, and our response must be equal to the task.”

President Obama is expected to sign the bill on Tuesday in a special trip to Denver.