Democrats pushing 2nd stimulus, GOP resisting

Democrats pushing 2nd stimulus, GOP resisting Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:30 AM EDT The Associated Press By TOM RAUM Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy the No. 1 issue just eight weeks from Election Day, majority-party Democrats are trying to push a second stimulus package through Congress to follow the tax rebate checks sent out earlier this year. So far, Republicans aren't joining the march, echoing the reservations expressed by presidential nominee John McCain and the White House. Pressure is building for lawmakers to do something — anything, perhaps. Democratic leaders plan to forge ahead with a...

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