Alex Estes's blog

Earlier this year, Congress approved a $168 billion economic stimulus
package that aimed to provide a temporary boost to the economy through
handing out checks to the masses. Many presidents are tempted to try
to stimulate the economy in this way. While Bush did it recently, our
next president might try it, too. The package was a bipartisan

Earlier this year, congress approved a $168 billion economic stimulus package that aimed to provide a temporary boost to the economy through handing out checks to the masses. While the package was a bipartisan compromise, critics have spoken from both sides.

Several weeks ago, the Senate failed to pass the Fair Pay Act, a piece of legislation that would have the power to decrease the wage gap in the U.S. between men and women. Senator John McCain failed to show up for the vote.