Pethokoukis estimates the size, duration and components of the future stimulus bill, which he says Harry Reid is “already cooking up” in the Senate.

Meanwhile, The Hill reports [4] that labor unions are looking at a new bill as a way to revive programs cut from the first stimulus package. The provisions being sought reportedly include “more fiscal aid for state and local governments and more spending on infrastructure,” and $10 billion for school construction and other projects removed from the earlier bill.


We’re tracking the stimulus from bill to building, and we're organizing citizens nationwide to watchdog local stimulus projects.


EYE ON THE STIMULUS

Our team includes lead reporter Michael Grabell, Jennifer LaFleur, Amanda Michel, Eric Umansky and Christopher Flavelle.

http://www.propublica.org/ion/stimulus/item/scheduled-summit-stimulates-second-stimulus-speculation-1113

by Christopher Flavelle, ProPublica - November 13, 2009