January 16th, 2009 - -
Is this "Stimulus"??
Definition of Stimulus: Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive
WASHINGTON, D.C. –America’s economic crisis continues, and there is an immediate need for Congress to produce a strong and definitive plan - with measured investments in federal projects and programs - to help our nation weather this financial storm.
However, the Pelosi-Obey stimulus proposal released yesterday spends $825 billion taxpayer dollars and plummets our nation into historic debt, but does not contain the kind of targeted investments to keep our economy stable, spur significant job creation, or provide taxpayers with economic results worthy of their investment.
In fact, much of the spending within this proposal defies common sense. Before we pass this Pelosi-Obey legislation – the costliest in history - Congress has a duty to ask this basic question…. are these items “stimulus”?
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