February 8, 2008

Congressman Meeks Votes in Favor to Approve a
Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Package that will
Boost the Struggling Economy

(WASHINGTON, DC)–Yesterday, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks voted along with fellow Democrats and Republicans to approve a bipartisan economic stimulus package that will give a much needed boost to the struggling economy and provide some assistance to senior citizens, and lower and middle income families.

“This is a victory for the American people,” said Meeks.“With the cost of living on the rise, I take great pride in knowing that both parties were able to work together expeditiously to bring some relief to working families struggling to make ends meet,” the Congressman added.

The package will also include assistance for disabled veterans and widows of veterans.It will give more than 130 million American families money that they will, hopefully spend, which will help to reinvigorate the slow economy.In addition, it will provide a rebate of $300 per child, expand financing alternatives and opportunities for Americans on the brink of losing their homes as a result of the mortgage crisis, promote small business investment, and create more than 500,000 new jobs by the end of the year.

This legislation clarifies that illegal immigrants are not eligible for tax relief.

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