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Tax Rebate, Food Stamp Money Possible In Aid Plan Save Email Print
Posted: 2:23 PM Oct 11, 2008
Last Updated: 2:23 PM Oct 11, 2008
Reporter: Associated Press

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Democratic leaders may decide to call Congress back to work after Election Day in hopes of taking up and passing a second economic stimulus package.

Officials say the measure could include extended jobless benefits, money for food stamps and possibly a tax rebate. They say the bill's total cost could reach $150 billion.

Democrats say Barack Obama's campaign has been involved in the discussions. Democrats are increasingly confident of capturing the White House and increasing majorities in the House and Senate in the November elections.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has already announced a post-election session beginning Nov. 17 to consider public lands legislation.

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Posted by: Steve Location: Denver on Oct 13, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Another brilliant post by Kay...yeah, this is all Obama's and the Democrats fault about the economy...and then when Obama becomes president he'll raise taxes on everybody!! Right Kay???

Posted by: Kay Location: Co Sprgs on Oct 13, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Another brilliant plan from Obama and the Democrats. A reminder we needed the bailout from Barack and his cronies in the first place.

Posted by: crystal Location: ks on Oct 12, 2008 at 05:21 PM
i dont like it when people are on food stamps and assistance and they can work and dont but there are some states like az that doesnt care if that person is looking for a job. i receive food stamps, daycare asst, and medical for my kids because i am a single mom now of 2 kids but i do work full time and i report all income including child support to srs.

Posted by: Betty Location: CS on Oct 12, 2008 at 12:49 PM
No more to the "No Income". Let's stop continuing to help those that won't help themselves. State assistance is not earned income. This is why the country is in financial ruin.

Posted by: TC Location: CS on Oct 12, 2008 at 12:34 PM
Let's increase the handouts and enable those already draining the system. They are already given to many incentives.

Posted by: William Location: Colorado Spring on Oct 11, 2008 at 09:40 PM
While I am unemployed and would benefit greatly by extending UE benefits and other benefits I am confident that what we need are jobs even if the means Roosevelts C Corp type jobs or job training boot camps. "Give a man a fish feed him for a day. Teach him to fish feed him for life."

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