$168 billion stimulus plan approved by Congress

For those of you who like numbers, I have a bit of economy news.

Congress recently approved a $168 billion economic rescue package that will include rebates for taxpayers and tax breaks for businesses, according to an article in The New York Times. Apparently President Bush and other lawmakers think that the plan will boost springtime spending and help the economy.

According to the article:

"The Senate, voting 81 to 16, slightly expanded the House plan to include payments for some 20 million Social Security recipients and 250,000 disabled veterans who would not have qualified because they do not earn income. The final measure also specifies that illegal immigrant workers not receive payments."

Once again, this tax break probably won't benefit me. Will the stimulus plan help you out? Let me know by leaving me a comment below.