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Bush: "This Sucker Could Go Down"
Some things have to be read in the Gray Lady to be believed.
And by "this sucker," Mr. President, you mean... the economy? The country? The last smidgen of a remnant of a chance that someone who's been under a rock these past eight years might not consider this the Worst. Administration. Ever? But really, it's a measure of how cracked the world seems right now that I'm almost prepared to believe that the president has a point on this one. It sure would be a first.
Obama opposes this because he only wants a 700b bailout for Wall Street. Senate Democratic leaders unveiled their $56 billion economic stimulus package on Thursday, less than an hour before leaving to meet President Bush at the White House to continue the fragile negotiations on the financial rescue bill.
Calling it "an economic recovery package that will help middle-class families struggling in the weakening Bush-McCain economy," Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) pitched the plan with the familiar mantra of "not forgetting Main Street." The plan includes a $7.5 billion down payment on $25 billion in loans for the struggling auto industry.
Unemployment benefits would be extended by seven weeks in all states and by an extra 13 weeks in high-unemployment states.
? Funding increases for food stamps, food banks, the Women, Infants and Children initiative and senior meals programs.
? Funding increases for low-income heating assistance and energy-efficiency programs.
? Increases in the federal funding shares for Medicaid payments to states, to help states coping with budget shortfalls due to Medicaid costs.
? Large increases in funding for infrastructure improvements, as well as funds that will jump-start construction projects and jobs for flood control, mass transit, highways and bridges.
? More funding for a variety of public housing programs, including assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure and funding for an FBI crackdown on mortgage fraud.
? Funding boosts for job training programs as well as small-business assistance
Obama opposes this because he only wants a 700b bailout for Wall Street. Senate Democratic leaders unveiled their $56 billion economic stimulus package on Thursday, less than an hour before leaving to meet President Bush at the White House to continue the fragile negotiations on the financial rescue bill.
Calling it "an economic recovery package that will help middle-class families struggling in the weakening Bush-McCain economy," Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) pitched the plan with the familiar mantra of "not forgetting Main Street." The plan includes a $7.5 billion down payment on $25 billion in loans for the struggling auto industry.
Unemployment benefits would be extended by seven weeks in all states and by an extra 13 weeks in high-unemployment states.
? Funding increases for food stamps, food banks, the Women, Infants and Children initiative and senior meals programs.
? Funding increases for low-income heating assistance and energy-efficiency programs.
? Increases in the federal funding shares for Medicaid payments to states, to help states coping with budget shortfalls due to Medicaid costs.
? Large increases in funding for infrastructure improvements, as well as funds that will jump-start construction projects and jobs for flood control, mass transit, highways and bridges.
? More funding for a variety of public housing programs, including assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure and funding for an FBI crackdown on mortgage fraud.
? Funding boosts for job training programs as well as small-business assistance
It's the pilot talking - he can see the burning engines from his window.
I agree this is the worst administration we have had. Our president doesn't tell the truth and I don't trust him. I believe this economy meltdown is a set up to suck more dollars from taxpayers pockets for those already filthy rich. This effort is in time for him leaving office. Don't be fooled America take to the streets in protest!!! Don't let our representatives sell us out.
The Congressional Republicans revolted against King George. The King gives orders and only the opposition obeys them because they are cowards. The Loyalists do not. Real conservatives finally got their balls to rebel against this neocon King. The Democrats, being for big spending for their Wall Street and Banking contributors are the only ones voting for this 700b taxpayer bail out. What does this say when King George's only supporters are Nancy Pelosi and her friends. Nancy and Senator Feinstein and Boxer each have over 20million so they are supporting their class, along with the King.
Obama opposes this because he only wants a 700b bailout for Wall Street. Senate Democratic leaders unveiled their $56 billion economic stimulus package on Thursday, less than an hour before leaving to meet President Bush at the White House to continue the fragile negotiations on the financial rescue bill.
Calling it "an economic recovery package that will help middle-class families struggling in the weakening Bush-McCain economy," Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Appropriations Committee Chairman Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) pitched the plan with the familiar mantra of "not forgetting Main Street." The plan includes a $7.5 billion down payment on $25 billion in loans for the struggling auto industry.
Unemployment benefits would be extended by seven weeks in all states and by an extra 13 weeks in high-unemployment states.
Funding increases for food stamps, food banks, the Women, Infants and Children initiative and senior meals programs.
Funding increases for low-income heating assistance and energy-efficiency programs.
Increases in the federal funding shares for Medicaid payments to states, to help states coping with budget shortfalls due to Medicaid costs.
Large increases in funding for infrastructure improvements, as well as funds that will jump-start construction projects and jobs for flood control, mass transit, highways and bridges.
More funding for a variety of public housing programs, including assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure and funding for an FBI crackdown on mortgage fraud.
Funding boosts for job training programs as well as small-business assistance
Bush: "This Sucker Could Go Down"
And by "this sucker," Mr. President, you mean... the economy? The country?
He means Monica Lewinsky.