January 30, 200818 yr Perhaps, if the terminology were different, people would not be offended by "non-tax paying" citizens being included in the stimulus package. By calling it a rebate the implication is that money is being returned. Just call it what it: "stimulus package monetary expenditure designed to promote realization of your I want it now fantasy"
February 1, 200818 yr http://www.politico.com/blogs/thecrypt/0108/Reid_tweaks_Senate_schedule_so_Obama_Clinton_can_vote_on_stimulus.html Republicans in the Senate have suddenly turned against the economic stimulus bill now that the Finance Committee has added billions in spending for unemployment, senior citizens and energy tax breaks. So Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has decided to wait until he can pull Sens. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) away from the campaign trail before holding a series of critical votes on the economic stimulus package. "I will call Obama and Clinton and they will be here," Reid said, noting that the Democratic presidential candidates have "never missed an important vote." The key votes could come Monday, but Wednesday — the day after Super Tuesday — is the most likely day to convince Obama and Clinton to swing by the Senate for a few votes. Republican opposition to a variety of late additions to the stimulus bill may force Reid to get 60 votes to pass the bill, so every vote will matter. On top of that, Obama and Clinton will be able to return to the presidential campaign trail proclaiming they voted for tax rebates for lower and middle-class voters. It's not clear if John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has criticized the stimulus package, will show up for the votes.
February 1, 200818 yr They just can't help themselves, can they? I love the $200 million to the coal industry on it.
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