House Republicans Vote No on Stimulus

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
House Republicans Vote No on Stimulus
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Thu, 01-29-2009 - 1:17pm

Does anyone know more about the House Republican proposal?

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iVillage Member
Registered: 01-05-2003
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 2:32pm

I'm with you - the proposal came from the White House, then the House had (not sure on the time on this) a day or so to add what they wanted.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 2:39pm

I feel like there is this call for transparency, but then I really don't know the specifics of either plan.

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-27-2005
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 3:07pm

I also was trying to find out more specifics about the bill(s) and didn't have any luck in my quick search...does anyone know where to find more info?


I, too, worry that the dems may be trying to 'pay them back' so to say...


   Logan 1.5 yr siggy

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-05-2003
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 3:11pm

Absolutely - spending over the next 6 months - heck, even the next year.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2005
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 3:42pm

I feel most of us on this board can agree on this post.


iVillage Member
Registered: 12-08-2008
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 3:50pm

>>I did not get the last stimulus and will more than likely not get this one, but it seems to me that families living paycheck to paycheck would be much better off with a lump sum payout to pay down a credit card, get out of interest payments sooner and be able to turn around and spend in the consumer market. I don't feel that many people will jump up and stimulate the economy by getting about 12 dollars more a paycheck over a long period of time.<<

I can't say I agree.

I think families would be better off having a paycheck in the first place. That means aiming the stimulus at job creation--not simply trying to win favor with your base.

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-16-2005
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 3:53pm

I agree with you, but my point is IF they are going to give the money, wouldn't it do more to have it at once?


iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 4:00pm

It's a challenge, right?

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-09-2007
Thu, 01-29-2009 - 4:28pm

Here's what i thought the stimulus was going to be:


Immediate job creation with infrustruction spending (by giving money to states to start projects that may be delayed)


Tax cuts to individuals


Long term tax credits and spending on renewal energy (to kick start that industry)


Extending unemployment benefits


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