Although the economy has not fallen into recession, President Bush has proposed an economic stimulus package in order to boost a slowing economy started by the depressed housing market.

The U.S. economy is still showing a solid foundation, according to many economists, based upon low unemployment data, exports, and business investment. U.S. stock markets seem to disagree as evidenced by dropping market indexes. 

Since the Democrats won back control of the U.S. Congress, they have repeatedly attempted to raise taxes and thereby cause the future economy to slow.  They could, however, take another approach of taking fiscal responsibility by reducing expenditures. But we must also realize that the Democrat Party does not reduce taxes - ever!