I haven't read the attachment, but the "continuation spending bill" for keeping the government running through March '09 was passed this weekend...can they do another one since they have already agreed on a plan? How about instead we get a plan that folks will agree on - or in the alternative, those that fully believe this is the necessary measure that must be taken for the good of the country - well stand up on your own 2 feet and vote for it - get politics out of the decision process. If the politicians would "simply" vote their conscience and knowledge of what is best to move us forward, then crap like this probably would not have to happen. Supposedly the Democrats have/had enough votes to pass the bill - what are they waiting for? Instead we have to deal with - Oh no, I can't do that unless the guy that's is going to run against me in November votes this way too - that way he can't point a finger and say I was the problem. When I was running my company - I had to make choices and decisions everyday that could affect the long term outcome of things. I say to the politicians - have some gonads and get the job done - in whatever direction you truly believe know is the right one for your country and not your political future - who knows - they could be the same choice.