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I am just continually amazed that the press uncritically accepts nonsense like this from our politicians:
In driving down the total cost of the stimulus bill — from $838 billion approved by the Senate and $820 by the House — legislators also sharply reduced proposed tax incentives for buyers of homes and cars that held huge public appeal. Senator Collins said getting the final number to under $800 billion was more than symbolic; it meant “a fiscally responsible number,” she said.You're getting played, America. Meanwhile, they've reached a deal on the stimulus. It's a "fiscally responsible number."
