The *enhanced* bailout bill.
Oct
01
2008
Courtesy of Kagro X from the Daily Kos, here’s a list of odd items that are tucked into the now unsinkable bailout bill.
Page 279 — Rum excise tax to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Page 280 — Mine rescue / mine safety
Page 290 — Motorsports racing track facility
Page 290 — Hurricane Katrina and Gulf opportunity zone
Page 295 — Wool modifications
Page 296 — Permanent authority for undercover operations
Page 297 — Child tax credit
Page 300 — Children and wooden arrows
How do you bail out an economy that’s been wrecked by crippling deficits, a weakened dollar, and the fast-rising price of oil? Give ourselves a racetrack!
Hat tip: Mike the Actuary
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No surprises. Every bill, every day is packed full of this kind of stuff. It's surprising that kos was the source since this was a bipartisan boondoggle. normally they only disparage non-liberals.