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- The amount of deposits that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will insure in bank accounts was increased to $250,000 from $100,000CNN: 'Sweeteners' could make bailout package sour for House Dems (October 1, 2008)
- $100 billion in tax cuts for the middle class and businessesFOX News: Revised Bailout Bill Speeds Toward Senate Passage
- Several tax extensionsCNN: 'Sweeteners' could make bailout package sour for House Dems (October 1, 2008)
- Tax exemptions for renewable energyCNN: 'Sweeteners' could make bailout package sour for House Dems (October 1, 2008)
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Congressional leaders added several aspects to the $700 billion financial bailout plan that was rejected in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill will be introduced in the U.S. Senate, which will vote on it on October 1, 2008. The additions to the bill were called "sweeteners" by some commentators.CNN: 'Sweeteners' could make bailout package sour for House Dems (October 1, 2008)
Bailout Bill Fast Facts
- Bill rejected by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 29, 2008
- A new version was introduced in the Senate on October 1, 2008
- The Senate was set to vote on the new bailout bill on October 1
- George W. Bush proposed the plan on September 20, 2008
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Bailout Bill Sweeteners Questions
How is artificial sweetener manufactured? 1 AnswerAccording to the patent logged to the US, there are several preferred ways to manufacture artificial sweetener. http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1... read more
Is this, Sweetened Wheat-fuls cereal healthy? 2 AnswersOn several levels, no. Just from the sugar content, no. Even for someone who is not overweight or dealing with blood sugar issues this would be high. From the ... read more
Has anyone ever tried the Splenda sweetened cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory? 1 AnswerI had it when they first came into our town. It actually is quite good. I make homemade cheesecake at home with the spring form pan and all. I have to say mine ... read more
Bailout this, bailout that...what past company do you think could have used a bailout? 6 AnswersProbably a bunch of small businesses proportionately spread around the country to help out the problem of losing business to corporations. Places that had senti... read more