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(Any Shelley sightings lately? - promoted by Carnacki)
I think it is worth noting that, according to the Moorefield Examiner, Rep. Capito thinks that discussions of economic stimuli via large and small scale infrastructure programs "are very premature" according to press secretary Coffin. "We share some concerns that it is moving too quickly."
Mustn't have programs designed to start correcting our cratering economy implemented too quickly.
This week the US Senate is working on its version of an economic stimulus package. Senator Rockefeller has played a key role in pushing for improvements over the House version. By way of background, here's an op-ed of mine on what's needed from this Sunday's Gazette Mail.
It's good news that the Bush administration and congressional leaders are trying to head off a downturn in the economy with some kind of stimulus package. However, the way we go about doing it can make all the difference.
It's good news that the Bush administration and congressional leaders are trying to head off a downturn in the economy with some kind of stimulus package. However, the way we go about doing it can make all the difference.
The package that House leaders and the Bush administration just negotiated has some good features. It has been amended to provide some kind of tax rebate for low-income families who were left out of the president's original proposal. However, it leaves out some important ingredients.
After seven years of upside-down economic priorities, President Bush has acknowledged that the U.S. economy is facing a recession and that government must play a role in the solution.
Congress must enact an economic stimulus package that focuses on low- and middle-income people and the states.
Please call your member of the House of Representatives toll-free: 1-800-965-4298.
Tell your representative to take action to stop a recession by doing three things:
•Put money in the hands of ordinary people - especially low-income people who need it the most and will spend any relief immediately.
•Increase spending on unemployment insurance, food stamps and other critical programs to boost consumer spending, fueling business income and employment.
•Send money to the states so they don't have to cut back vital services.
A stimulus plan should also follow three "T's" : Be targeted, temporary, and timely.
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