Re: Big rise in gov't spending
You will note that the article also mentions "mortgage refinancing, rising wages, bargain prices, falling energy costs, tax cuts and rebates, rock-bottom interest rates" as well as "income tax cuts that went into effect at the beginning of this year [that] are expected to provide a further lift to the economy."
So, while you are allowed a certain smugness at this development, I don't exactly think a "sack dance" is warranted. ;)