When Will the Madness End-Pelosi wants $150B more
 

Pelosi says $150B economic stimulus plan needed By COLLEEN SLEVIN, Associated Press Writer
31 minutes ago



House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that a $150 billion economic stimulus plan is needed now because of the faltering economy and she may call the House into session after the election to pass it.

Pelosi told reporters that the stock market meltdown, which has caused an estimated $2 trillion loss from pension funds, was a factor in her recommendation for a second stimulus bill. The first relief plan sent out $600-$1,200 tax rebate checks to most individuals and couples this year.

The House did pass a $61 billion economic aid proposal last month before lawmakers left Capitol Hill ahead of the Nov. 4 election. But a similar plan failed to pass the Senate. President Bush had promised a veto anyway.

If Democratic nominee Barack Obama wins the White House and if Capitol Hill Democrats make gains in the elections as well, it might be easier to pass a stimulus measure over dispirited Republicans, especially if the economy remains in big trouble.

The Senate is expected to be back at work after Election Day to complete a public lands bill and perhaps deal with other matters, such as a measure to extend unemployment benefits. The House also could return to consider a stimulus plan and additional issues in a lame-duck session before the newly elected Congress takes over in January.

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Pelosi said a stimulus package would create jobs by investing in public works, increasing food stamps benefits and extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless.

WHAT?

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Well, that sounds like a great package that the majority of the Democrats are looking for - government handout.

I wish these people would read Star Parker's book "Uncle Sam's Plantation". The only problem is that Star does confess it is very hard to get off of welfare.

It certainly will get done if the Democrats have the whole dog and pony show!

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Just unbelievable.......so spending food stamps will stimulate the economy?

And...making it easier for the jobless to not look for work will help?

It's a nightmare!

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Yes, it most certainly is!!!!

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Congress hasn't figured out how to live within their budget.

The millions we have given away to countries that hate us is as rediculous as any. Charity begins at home.

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Certainly does. I'm not prepared to call all of our outgoing money as going toward charity causes.

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LOL!

I cannot believe the idiocy of democrats to have this woman as their leader.


FOOD STAMPS will create jobs. What a colossal moron.

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and like they'll want to go look for work with the unemployment benefits increased!

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I was trying to me nice. :)

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Unbelievable....