Pelosi: 117 million families to get tax rebate

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday 117 million families would receive a tax rebate check under a deal reached to provide stimulus to the U.S. economy.

A fact sheet released by the California Democrat said the individuals would receive tax relief of up to $600, while married couples would see help up to $1,200, plus $300 per child.

The document also said the limit on the size of mortgages that government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can buy would be increased for one year to $625,500 from the current $417,000.

(Reporting by Donna Smith; Editing by James Dalgleish)