How the stimulus helps and who benefits now
President Obama signed a 787 billion economic rescue package aimed at reviving growth and job creation. The plan includes payroll tax cuts, expanded tax credits, food stamp boosts, a one time 250 payment to Social Security recipients, and extended unemployment benefits with higher weekly payments, but does not issue checks this year.
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Produce the Note Strategy Delays Foreclosures Nationwide
Zephyrhills Florida homeowner Kathy Lovelace invoked a produce the note demand to stall foreclosure by forcing mortgage documentation. The tactic delays court action, pressures lenders, and has drawn both support and skepticism from lawyers and industry groups amid a broader housing crisis.
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Burris admits attempting fund-raising for Blagojevich
U S Senator Roland Burris acknowledged trying to raise money for ousted Governor Rod Blagojevich as part of his shifting account of how he obtained the Senate appointment. Burris disclosed in an affidavit that he discussed the seat with Blagojevich advisers and that the governor's brother asked for fundraising help, though he says he did not raise funds while Blagojevich was evaluating candidates.
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