More Jobs Created in House Stimulus Bill, Say Economists

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The stimulus bill contains money for rebuilding transportation infrastructure that Republicans have let crumble. Caterpillar builds machines and vehicles useful to that rebuilding part of the stimulus bill. So, unfortunately, the answer is yes. I know it's disappointing to watch government pitch in to rebuild the US. I'm guessing you are preferential to watching the country crumble say after it is hit by a hurricane. The bill is not the answer to every problem created by borrow and spend politicians. It is going to take a while to clean up the total mess created by Reagan/supply-side/trickle down economics.

Mark of MN 3:37PM February 13, 2009

Now, we are going to have nationalized health care for all and those same people will all be homeless. I thought this was about stimulating our economy. It seems it's all about what's in it for me (our elected officials). I am a real estate agent in Illinois but again it's not about me. The housing package is about people hoping to keep there homes from foreclosure since their value is less than they owe. I believe this plan would have helped get our country moving ahead. Let's not forget these hoodlums when election time comes again. That is if there's a USA then.

Ears for real estate of IL 8:39PM February 11, 2009

This is a spending bill is all about hope, dreams, and payback for the far left.
The jobs that it does create will be government jobs (Bigger Government for years to come) the long term cost of this spending bill will limit our ability to compete in the world economy, thus less jobs. Why you ask, because this bill is going to tie up the available funds for lending for years. Who would you rather lend to the US Government or to Catapiller? Banks are all about level of returns with the lowest amount of risk.
For all you that don't remember the Carter years I suggest you do a little research on your own and stop being sheep.

Larry of CA 6:22PM February 10, 2009

IT IS SUGGESTED.
THE REPUBLICANS WHO ARE AGANST THE STIMULUS BILL AND IT'S GOAL TO CREATE 3 MILLION JOBS SHOULD ASK THE CEO OF CATAPILLER TRACTOR AND THE CEO'S OF OTHER COMPANIES SCHEDULING LAYOFFS THE FOLLOWING QUESTION.
"WILL THE PASSAGE OF THIS BILL ENABLE YOU TO REHIRE WORKERS SCHEDULED FOR LAYOFF"? (20,000 AT CATAPILLER)
THE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION SHOULD HELP THEM DECIDE WHETHER THIS BILL WILL PRODUCE THE DESIRED RESULTS

RAY M. SVOBODA of FL 5:09PM February 10, 2009