Analysis: economic proposals face tough tests

The administration hopes the proposals will increase business and consumer confidence, but first each proposal would require congressional approval, which is hi...

President Obama is proposing $50 billion dollars in new federal spending on transportation systems to boost the sagging economy. The president today will also detail a tax plan to help businesses. But first, all of this must face the test of Congress, which returns from recess early next week. They’re coming back to a plate full of other initiatives and unapproved federal budget bills. Here with details on what Congress will tackle first is Ian Swanson, News Editor at The Hill.

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