The Senate has worked out a deal that evidently the majority are happy with, even the Republicans. Now of course the House has to decide what they think. Pelosi was absent when Harry Reid made the announcement - not a good sign.
The Senate has brought the stimulus package down to a little below $800 billion. Since the House's original package was in $820's there will probably be some discussion. It will be interesting to see if Pelosi will push it to simply partisan politics - the Democrats have the votes so the hell with the Republicans - or if she will put the best interests of the country in the fore front.
An interesting development is that Caterpillar has stated they may hold off on some of their layoffs if the money becomes available quickly. Could there be other companies willing to follow suit?
How much compromise is needed for a package on Obama's desk for a signature? Now much pride will interfere with getting things done? How mature are our lawmakers?
We will watch as things develop and pray that all of the Capital Hill gang will put America first and their own interests second.
Its Common Sense!
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