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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House today considered and passed the House Democrats’ economic stimulus bill. The bill contains over $600 billion in spending for a wide swath of government programs – many of which will not spur the creation or the retention of a single job.
The following op-ed by Ranking Member Lewis ran today in the Washington Times:
LEWIS: Common sense on spending
Stimulus Spending – When Will We See Results?
Is this "Stimulus"??
Definition of Stimulus: Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive
Stimulus Quick Facts
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson
Total Cost of Stimulus Legislation: $825 billion
WASHINGTON, DC - House Appropriations Committee Ranking Republican Rep. Jerry Lewis today announced the Republican subcommittee membership of the House Appropriations Committee for the 111th Congress.