Stimulus Bill Passed

Hip Hip Hooray! Handing the new administration a big win, House Democrats passed President Barack Obama's $787 billion plan to resuscitate the economy on Friday despite a wall of Republican opposition.

The bill was approved 246-183 and sent to the Senate, where a vote was scheduled late Friday afternoon. That vote was to be held open for hours, waiting for Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown, who was attending a memorial service for his mother and then flying back to cast the deciding vote.

Senate passage would meet a deadline of sending the bill to Obama before a congressional recess begins next week.

The 1,071 page, 8-inch-thick measure combines $281 billion in tax cuts for individuals and businesses with more than a half-trillion dollars in government spending. The money would go for infrastructure, health care and help for cash-starved state governments, among scores of programs. Seniors would get a $250 bonus Social Security check.

No Republican backed the measure, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs reacted by citing another number: "3.5 million jobs that we look forward to saving or creating."

Good News for DPS Workers

With all the talk about payless paydays, with this package passed, Dps can get funded. All of you may know that DPS has failed to pay their bills. The only people that have been getting paid are the staff. Bills have been left unpaid, vendors have been left unpaid. It has gotten to the point where the retirement fund, DTE, and DWSD has been seeking collections from the big DPS.

I am extremely excited because I am an DPS employee, I was worried that the children in my class would not be able to receive transporation this upcoming week. I can honestly say that I had faith in DPS. I do believe however, some people need to go and be replaced possibly jailed. The cookie jar was a little to sweet and you know how it is when you get cravings. I guess somebody didn't stop to think that their sticky fingers could somehow effect the education of these children. But who knows, they probable had the attitude "i gotta get mine and you gotta get yours".

Most DPS administrators don't believe that DPS is good enough for their families. See the families that live in the city, in the poorest neighborhoods are sending their children to DPS. DPS employees, city officials both elected and appointed are sending their children to charter schools and out of district schools.

A change was made in D.C. now a change need to be made in Detroit.

Remember to Keep It Real Detroit!