Virus Bill Set for House Vote Today, and Then Harder Work Begins

The success of a massive stimulus package set for House passage on Friday will depend on how quickly the aid can get to beleaguered consumers and businesses -- a huge challenge for federal and state agencies that aren’t built to move quickly.

Congress has moved at a remarkable pace for such an enormous piece of legislation. The Senate unanimously approved the $2 trillion package of loans, aid and payments Wednesday night. The House convened at 9 a.m. Friday, and both Democratic and Republican leaders were striving to make the vote quick and without drama. Approval would send the bill to ...