The bill was passed at 9:44 pm with 284 to 152 votes. 
	The House set up a 36-member panel to vet the bill before returning it to the House for the second reading. 
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Bt2-trillion loans bill clears first reading

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Bt2-trillion loans bill clears first reading

The House of Representatives Friday night approved the Bt2-trillion loans bill in the first reading after two days of debate.

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