Tax Cuts For The Wealthy Vs Unemployment

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Today I noticed that the House bill to give senior citizens an extra $250 stimulus bit the dust thanks mainly to the republicans and blue dog dems. Claimed it was another deficit causing bill. At the same time, Obama and congress approved a deal that would extend Bush tax cuts to the rich at a much higher cost. Seniors have not had a social security cost of living allowance in 2 years now. My bills surely have gone up and my house is assessed at twice its worth. Why didn't the democrats and Obama include the senior money in with the deal to the wealthy which included a very good deal on the estate tax. I don't know how many senior citizens are here on the forum,but it sucks for us. Our lobby(AARP) sold out to become an insurance company. I hope someone shows up on the scene that understands seniors, the middle class and how the economy is supposed to work, because at the moment I can't vote for either party.