Momentum building for new package to help U.S. economy
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
WASHINGTON -- Momentum is building for a fresh dose of economic stimulants to boost the country -- perhaps by putting more money in Americans' pockets. The White House said Monday that President Bush was open to some sort of action after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke warned the slump could drag on without the extra bracing tonic.
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