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Is this "Stimulus"??

Definition of Stimulus: Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive

WASHINGTON, D.C. –America’s economic crisis continues, and there is an immediate need for Congress to produce a strong and definitive plan - with measured investments in federal projects and programs - to help our nation weather this financial storm.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Ranking Member Jerry Lewis issued the following statement in response to the press release issued today by Committee Democrats outlining the proposed economic stimulus legislation.

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 111^th Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Ranking Republican Jerry Lewis today announced the House Republican Steering Committee has approved Ranking Member assignments for the 12 Appropriations Subcommittees for the 111^th Congress. These recommendations will now go before the full Republican Conference for approval. Appropriations Ranking Members are the senior Republican Members on each of their respective subcommittees and serve as the Republican lead under Rep. Lewis on the issues within their subcommittee’s jurisdiction.

Lewis Floor Statement on Democrat “Stimulus” Spending Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Ranking Republican Jerry Lewis gave the following statement on the floor of the House today regarding the Democrat’s $60 billion “economic stimulus” spending bill:

Lewis Warns Against “Unfettered SpendingSpree” on Stimulus Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Appropriations Ranking Republican Jerry Lewis today warned against the Democrat Majority’s proposed “economic stimulus” spending legislation.