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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Pres. Obama v. Congressional Democrats

WATCH THE VIDEOS POSTED BELOW. After viewing you should be able to answer the following:
1) What are the main provisions of the economic deal reached between the White House and Republicans? Be able to ID at least 3 main points.
2) How have Democrats in the House responded and why? Why are they threatening to block president Obabma's deal? Be able to ID at least 2 specific reasons they oppose this deal.


FIRST VIDEO TO WATCH --->>>President Obama Announces a Deal




For your blog response 9 (Due Tuesday Morning Periods 6 and 1)
What do you think?
-Should the tax cuts include everyone?
-Should unemployment be extended?
-Why is the payroll tax cut controversial?