[joeyman]

Others complained that some of the business tax cuts would cost states $14.6 billion over the next three years, because many states base their corporate tax structures on the federal system.

If that is true, why can't the states change their tax laws to negate that fact? Hmmmmmm?

[upchuck]

Others complained that some of the business tax cuts would cost states $14.6 billion over the next three years, because many states base their corporate tax structures on the federal system.

"It will no doubt be hurtful to the states," said Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.

I feel yer pain, Jay. On the other hand, smaller government typically means a more efficient government.

[OldFriend]

Mr. President, sir, it's too much OBSTRUCTION

[liberalism=failure]

There never was a recession (we only had one quarter of negative growth) and even if there was, it's over. But hey, that's fine, this way Bush can take credit for the "recovery"

Too bad for Duschnozzle and the demoRats, they've got no issue to run on. Boo hoo

[babble-on]

What awful policy though, to pass a welfare and corporate welfare bill just at the moment when it becomes perfectly clear that it isn't needed. This just brings the rate hikes forward. should call it the "interest rate hike acceleration bill".

[Republican Wildcat]

I see that Daschle finally decided to let something through...after the economic downturn ended on its own.

[Destructor]

""The unemployed and struggling businesses have had to wait too long for the good news," said Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee."

Because the Dimocrats would rather have an issue to take into the elections, than solve a problem! Dimocrats don't care about the umemployed, or struggling businesses.

[Alas]

Roll call, post the roll call, let's see how our senatcritters voted.

[gonewt]

Does anyone know what's specifically IN this bill?...

[Texbob]

It is NOT a recession relief bill, it is a Beady Eyed Dascle give money away for votes extending unemployment payments. Beady Eyed whips the GOP again. I am beginning to believe he has taken more power than the President and the combined GOP Senate. By electing such spineless people, we deserve what we are getting.

[Recovering_Democrat]

THE 'HOLE
loses
AGAIN!

Bush, despite having to water down the bill, still has the political notch under his belt, and the RNC gets to run commercials over and over saying

"Tom Dash-hole and the 'rats
blocked Unemployment relief THREE TIMES after September 11!"

Perfection. I love it.

[My2Cents]

It's election year. The economy is already in recovery. With the passage of the bill, Democrats can take credit for aforementioned recovery.

[teletech]

I see this as a total cave in to the RATS! I will believe our economy is recovering when the layoffs stop. This bill has EVERYTHING Dashole wanted and NOTHING that President Bush wanted. My conclusion is the RATS won AGAIN!

[Texbob]

This was not a recession relief bill, it was a Beady Eyed Daschle bill, tax money for votes extending unemployment payments. It appears to me Beady eyed Daschle is the boss of the Senate republicans and President Bush via self appointment and strong arm tactics. Bush nor the GOP Senators have enough spine to face up to these tactics and therefore forfeit their power. They have proved they cannot rule when they are the Majority, and they do have a possible majority in the Senate if the Whitehouse would use its veto power, but he shrinks in fear of Beady eyed Daschle.

[rockfish59]

thanks d'@$$hole, i really could have used another $300!
us low income people do need new mufflers now & again!

[Hacksaw]

That was nice of them after the recession ended.