Feb 092009
 

Er, no. The supporters may SAY that’s what the bill is meant to do, but that doesn’t mean the purpose is to jump-start the economy. The ABC news reporters would do well to just report the facts, and not accept politicians’ claims at face value.

The Senate voted 61-36 today to close debate and move forward with a gargantuan stimulus package meant to kick-start the moribund economy with $838 billion in one-time spending and tax credits.