Bush sees need for short-term economic boost: White House

Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:05pm EST
 
Email | Print | | Reprints | Single Page
[-] Text [+]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush believes a short-term boost is needed to deal with the softening in the U.S. economy, the White House said on Thursday amid what it described as "mixed" economic data.

"I think the president does believe that over the short-term that to deal with this softening in the economy that some boost is necessary," said White House spokesman Tony Fratto.

Bush is scheduled later on Thursday to hold a conference call with Democratic and Republican congressional leaders on what might make up a possible economic stimulus package.

(Reporting by Jeremy Pelofsky, Editing by Jonathan Oatis)

 

Help us advance this story. Provide relevant links or share your insights using our comment box. Please be considerate and help us by reporting any abuse you find. Reuters will delete comments that don't meet community standards.

Have a correction to this article? Email the editors
Photo

Featured Broker sponsored link

Editor's Choice

  • Pictures
  • Video
  • Articles
Photo

A selection of our best photos from the past 24 hours.  View Slideshow 

Most Popular on Reuters

  • Articles
  • Video
  • Recommended