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Old 08-08-2008, 11:22 AM   #37
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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby View Post
I'm not an economist and I knew it was a stupid idea. It was just "feel good politics"
What if instead of a stimulus check they issued gift cards (with expiration dates) that could be spent at retail store that accepted credit cards?

The card could have restrictions on use. It could not be used to pay down existing debt, only for new purchases.
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