Corporate fraud, in-flight Wi-Fi, R&D tax credit, more

its price tag of about $7 billion a year. Some critics have called the tax credit a government subsidy for large businesses.

Several tech companies and trade groups also praised Congress for passing the larger bailout bill. Brad Smith, Microsoft's senior vice president and general counsel, said in a statement: "This crisis affects more than just the U.S. financial sector, it affects every corner of the world economy, and today's vote will help reinstill confidence around the globe."

-Grant Gross