You probably missed the fact that the tax relief package did pass,
with large bipartisan support in both houses despite Daschle's and Gephardt's blocking last year, when the recession was going, and that the stimulus package did in fact pass and was signed into law a few weeks ago.
Sorry you missed these things.
With the contortions required to keep your head where it is, I am not surprised you were distracted and missed these items.
Ed