Clearly there are flaws in the Obama Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Then again what law was ever perfect? President Obama is not receiving the bi-partisan support he had wanted.
If you watched any of the Sunday morning political talk shows the question of coming together for the good of the country was clearly kicked aside. The Republicans want to show that their opinion matters so they are taking a contrary position even if it is irresponsible. The Democrats have an overwhelming majority in the House and a near filibuster proof majority in the Senate. The President has taken the next step by going directly to the public. He sent me and everyone else on his email list an email entitled “What recovery means for you.”
Here is the body of that mail
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The economic crisis is growing more serious every day, and the time for action has come.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which will jumpstart our economy and put more than 3 million people back to work.
I hope to sign the recovery plan into law in the next few weeks. But I need your help to spread the word and build support.
It’s not enough for this bill to simply pass Congress. Americans need to know how it will affect their lives — they need to know that help is on the way and that this administration is investing in economic growth and stability.
Governor Tim Kaine has agreed to record a video outlining the recovery plan and answering questions about what it means for your community. You can submit your questions online and then invite your friends, family, and neighbors to watch the video with you at an Economic Recovery House Meeting.
The stakes are too high to allow partisan politics to get in the way.
That’s why I’ve consulted with Republicans as well as Democrats to put together a plan that will address the crisis we face.
I’ve also taken steps to ensure an unprecedented level of transparency and accountability. Once it’s passed, you will be able to see how every penny in this plan is being spent.
You can help restore confidence in our economy by making sure your friends, family, and neighbors understand how the recovery plan will impact your community.
Sign up to host or attend an Economic Recovery House Meeting and submit your question for the video now:
Our ability to come together as a nation in difficult times has never been more important.
I know I can rely on your spirit and resolve as we lead our country to recovery. Thank you, President Barack Obama P.S. — If you can’t host or attend an Economic Recovery House Meeting, you can still submit your questions for Governor Kaine and then share the video with your friends and family this weekend. Learn more here: http://my.barackobama.com/recovery
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Highly respected economists on both the right and the left have stated that the government needs to implement a stimulus package very quickly. Representative Barney Frank, D-Mass., the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, said the bill was designed to help people who have been damaged in the economic meltdown as well as stimulate the economy. His words, “I never saw a tax cut fix a bridge. I never saw a tax cut give us more public transportation. The fact is, we need a mix.”
Republicans would do well to support this plan even if it’s not perfect. The alternative could easily mean another Great Depression.
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