Post by clarencebunsen on Jul 7, 2009 20:54:44 GMT -5
Obama Adviser Says U.S. Should Mull Second Stimulus
www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid=ajQbZ.WrAVwQ
The U.S. should consider drafting a second stimulus package focusing on infrastructure projects because the $787 billion approved in February was “a bit too small,” said Laura Tyson, an outside adviser to President Barack Obama.
Top 12 indicators that economy is bad:
12. CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
11. I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
10. I went to buy a toaster oven and they gave me a bank.
9. Hotwheels and Matchbox car companies are now trading higher than GM
in the stock market.
8. Obama met with small businesses: GE, Pfizer, Chrysler, Citigroup and
GM, to discuss the Stimulus Package.
7. McDonalds is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
6. People in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and are learning their
children's names.
5. The most highly-paid job is now jury duty.
4. People in Africa are donating money to Americans. Mothers in
Ethiopia are telling their kids, "finish your plate; do you know how
many kids are starving in America?"
3. Motel Six won't leave the lights on.
2. The Mafia is laying off judges.
And the number one indicator that economy is bad .......
1. If the bank returns your check marked as "insufficient funds," you
have to call them and ask if they meant you or them