Saturday, February 14, 2009

obama 7?

The stimulus bill that Obama directed passed in the Senate yesterday with all of its modifications. The final bill was 787 billion dollars with about $120 for infrasturcture, over $100 billion for education, $30 billion for energy-related, 'green' jobs, $212 billion on tax cuts and $267 billion on food stamps and other unemployment benefits. Most people will get a $400 tax credit.
The passage of the bill is a major step for Obama because it shows that he is very much in control still. His honeymoon is not over and in fact, this might have extended it.

Also, the cabinet Obama appointed is making headway in other areas. Clinton is working with China, Japan, Russia, North Korea and South Korea on North Korea's nuclear program and on a peace treaty. She also wants to talk about economic recovery and the global warming trend with all of them.

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