Life:
Democrats in Congress were also pushing ahead with efforts to assemble a second economic stimulus program. That effort got a timely endorsement on Monday from Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
The White House said Monday that President Bush was at least willing to consider a second stimulus measure to follow a $168 billion program passed in February and a $700 billion financial system rescue plan passed on Oct. 3
[Setting: Homer at the Springfield tar pits, “Bart Gets an Elephant.”]
Lisa: Dad! You’re sinking!
Homer: Huh?
Marge: Get a rope, Bart!
Homer: No, that’s OK. I’m pretty sure I can struggle my way out. (Struggling causes Homer to sink further.) First I’ll just reach in and pull my legs out (arm become stuck, too), now I’ll pull my arms out with my face.
