For weeks the debate raged between spenders – those who would prime the economy by pumping billions into public works – and reducers – those who would reduce or rebate taxes to open wallets. The spenders said the tax cuts wouldn't work because so many would try to replenish lost savings or bank against a lost job. Reducers said that billions in government dollars couldn't be spent quickly or prudently enough, and ultimately wouldn't help consumer-dependent Main Street stay afloat.
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