Senate – approves – financial overhaul.

Four Republicans — Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa, Scott Brown of Massachusetts, and Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine — broke ranks with their party to support it.

Furthermore, Senators Brown, Snowe, and Collins voted for cloture (cutoff of the filibuster).

They deserve our praise and thanks for voting independently from their party and acting in the best interests of our economy.

If you feel so inclined, send them all a “thank you” note.  I have.

Note: Regarding the bill itself, it may not be perfect but it is a step in the right direction.

UPDATE: Former allies tee off on Brown.

-RichardH