Tax rebate, food stamp money possible in aid plan

[Winnscott]

Source: AP

Oct 11, 2:40 PM (ET)

By DAVID ESPO

WASHINGTON (AP) - After consulting with Barack Obama, Democratic leaders are likely to call Congress back to work after the election in hopes of passing legislation that would include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate, officials said Saturday.

The bill's total cost could reach $150 billion, these officials said.

The officials stressed that no final decisions have been made. They spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they did not want to pre-empt a formal announcement. House Democrats have announced plans for an economic forum on Monday "to help Congress develop an economic recovery plan that focuses on creating jobs and strengthening our economy."

Democrats said Obama's campaign has been involved in discussions on a possible stimulus package. The party's presidential candidate, running ahead in the polls, has outlined his own proposals for stimulating the economy.

Democrats are increasingly confident of capturing the White House and increasing their majorities in the House and Senate on Nov. 4.

Read more: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081011/D93OF83O0.html

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Good.

I am confident that Democrats obtain a decisive majority in congress, measures like this one will pass with little opposition.

[MannyGoldstein]

1. $150 B For Real People, $700 B For Bankers

Couldn't see that coming...

[regnaD kciN]

3. More to the point...

...watch the Republicans who backed the bailout denounce this plan as "tax-and-spend liberalism" that will "bankrupt the country." :eyes:

[last1standing]

2. In other news:

After consulting with John McCain, Republican leaders are likely to sit in their rooms after the election munching on Valium like they were Cheetos while wondering what the Hell happened to their party.

[downindixie]

4. "Its a good thing I'm in charge" GWB