Obamas second stimulus check

The idea of a second economic stimulus check (who can say no to another stimulus check?)is obviously what most people latched onto (though there were no details in the speech itself) and it was the first thing he mentioned in the short term plan.

That’s why I’ve called for another round of fiscal stimulus, an immediate $50 billion to help those who’ve been hit hardest by this economic downturn – Americans who have lost their jobs, their homes, and are facing rising costs and cutbacks in state and local services like education and health care. We need to expand unemployment benefits and extend them for those who can’t find another job right away – especially since the long-term unemployment rate is nearly twice as high as it was during the last recession. And we must help the millions of homeowners who are facing foreclosure through no fault of their own.

The other things mentioned in that piece is a 13-week (or more) extension to unemployment benefits, a $10 billion Foreclosure Prevention Fund (which would include a credit of 10% of their mortgage interest payment every year), as well as changes to the mortgage industry to include a Home Score system that helps consumers compare mortgage offers and assess payback ability.

Digital TV Coupons

At exactly midnight on February 17, 2009, all TV broadcasting stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to inclusive 100% digital broadcasting to free up airwaves for public safety communications like police, fire departments, and rescue squads.

Now what if you still have TV sets that receive free television programming (with roof-top antennas or “rabbit ears” on the TV)?

You don’t have to throw away your analog TV sets! You will just need a digital-to-analog converter box to continue watching broadcast television on your analog set.

Through the Texas’ TV Converter Box Coupon Program, the government is helping everyone switch to digital TV. Digital TV converter boxes cost around $50 to $70, and if you enroll in the program you can get a maximum of two coupons worth $40 each. You will have just about enough to buy a digital TV converter box at a lowered price or completely free! Digital broadcasting provides a clearer picture and additional multicast programming that local stations are offering. Between January 1, 2008 and March 31, 2009, you can request a coupon but only until supplies last. Claim your coupon today and start enjoying high-quality digital television!