Let the Pork Begin!
It sounds like the tax rebates promised to us won't arrive anytime soon as Senate Democrats intend to puff up the existing economic stimulus plan with MORE free money. In other words, this bill has become a free ticket for politicos to stuff it with voter-pleasing gifts such as:
In other words: Don't expect the $600 / couple + $300 / child formula to stand up after the House is done with it.
This is a golden chance for the Dems to be able to get in a little extra wealth redistribution and just-in-time-for-election-year perks. Who says you can't buy votes?
- Free cash to senior citizens on Social Security, meaning less rebate for the rest
- More unemployment benefits, possibly extending it by 13 to 26 months
- Extra home heating subsidies
- Raising food stamp amounts
- More money for public works
- Business being allowed to reclaim past taxes
In other words: Don't expect the $600 / couple + $300 / child formula to stand up after the House is done with it.
This is a golden chance for the Dems to be able to get in a little extra wealth redistribution and just-in-time-for-election-year perks. Who says you can't buy votes?
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