Economic Stimulus Package On Its Way

American Voices

January 28, 2008 | ISSUE 44•05

Congress agreed on an economic stimulus package that would give individual taxpayers a rebate of up to $600. What do you think?

Perfect. That should cover my moving costs to Toronto.

Tom Nagle
Systems Analyst
I wish that once in a while, Congress would give me a tax rebate not to boost their economy, but because they love me.

Julia Wilding
Parole Officer
I hope buying $600 worth of waffles helps the economy, because that's what I'm going to do.

Neville Head
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