Another day, another stimulus package

The White House has continued to claim that the $787 billion stimulus bill is a success so far. Plus, only about a third of the money has been spent, and the rate of spending is expected to pick up during the winter. If that’s the case, why do we need another stimulus bill?

The next stimulus would include tax breaks for small businesses, more money spent on transportation and infrastructure, and a “Cash for Caulkers” program which would stress weatherization and energy efficiency projects for homeowners. So, how much would this cost, and how would he pay for it? » read more