Economic Stimulus Package
American consumers are fretting talks of recession, but the Senate is coming closer to passing a plan for a $204 billion stimulus package.
Texas Tech students, faculty and staff look into a potential recession for the U.S. economy, and how the government is working to fix the recent downturn.
American consumers who have become anxious are waiting to see if a proposed $204 billion stimulus package will be passed by the Senate and sent to the President for his approval.
Economic Package Breakdown
Take a look at the breakdown of one package as made by the House, called 5140, for tax payers who made more than $3,000 in income.
Analyzing the Package
Texas Tech Professors in political science and economics give their take on what they believe will be the outcome of the stimulus package. With varying views, Tech faculty speaks about packages in the past, the idea of not wanting to raise taxes and where they think the money would go or not go. Find out more here
City Officials
Concerns from city officials dealing with recession in the economy causing bigger problems for Lubbock with the stimulus package in the works. Officials say Lubbock is more concerned with education, agriculture, and the medical industry. Positive and negative outlooks give a better idea of how the package could effect the city of Lubbock. Read more about this
Tech Students Give their Two Cents
Texas Tech students who hold a job as well as their occupation as a student voice some concerns about the possibility of a stimulus package. With the idea of a large sum of money, coming their way, saving may not be the first thing on a student's mind. See their take