For general discussion and debate. Possible talking point: Tax rebates start next week:
The Treasury Department said it hopes to get the first $50 billion out by the end of May. People who use direct deposit will get their payments soonest. By the end of next week, checks will have been deposited into the bank accounts of 7.4 million people. Most people will get their payments by July 11.
Are you expecting to receive any money back? What are you going to do with it? Do you think this is going to help the economy at all? In the end, was this a good idea, or, forgive the pun, a waste of money?
