Amid concerns about the U.S. economy and a potential recession, U.S. lawmakers are discussing a possible economic stimulus package aimed at easing burdens on Americans. Majority Democrats in the House of Representatives say they intend to work with Republicans and the Bush administration, and will meet with President Bush next week. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill.
Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi says it's clear the U.S. economy is in a serious downturn. Appearing with other key Democrats, she said congressional leaders have made a decision to move ahead with a stimulus package:
"To put forth a stimulus package that will be timely, that will be temporary, and will be targeted to middle and low income families so that they can spend the money to inject demand into the economy, create jobs, ease the pain in their lives," said Pelosi.
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