Senate: Check's in the mail

WASHINGTON--The Senate yesterday passed an economic rescue plan that would speed $600 to $1,200 in rebates to most taxpayers and $300 checks to the disabled, the elderly, and low-income Americans. The 81-16 vote capped more than a week of political maneuvering that ended only when the majority Democrats dropped a demand to offer jobless benefits, heating aid for the poor, and tax breaks for certain industries. The Republicans agreed to add the rebates for older people and disabled veterans to a $161 billion measure passed lasted month by the House.---The bill now goes to President Bush. nydailynews ----AP 2-5-2008