Last week, President Barack Obama spoke about his plan to revive the economy in a live, televised speech.
He unveiled a $447 billion proposal, the centerpiece being an extension of the payroll-tax cut, valued at $240 billion. The plan could ultimately cut in half the tax paid by employees through 2012, and reduce taxes for small businesses, according to Newsweek. The bill also includes $140 billion for modernizing schools and improving infrastructure.
What do you think of the proposal? What do you like/dislike the most about it? Do you think he touched upon the most important issues? Did he leave anything out?
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