Originally Posted by Brujah

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In fact, a Forbes.com article at MSN Money spells out other possible uses for the $700 billion contained in the latest bailout proposal:

* The nation's bridges need $180 billion in repairs.
* Rail infrastructure needs $185 billion in maintenance.
* $150 billion would provide every American with private health insurance, and also pay for a universal automated health-information system.
* The government could pay off the $500 billion cost of the war in Iraq. "Unlike investments in distressed assets, paying for the Iraq war won't produce a return, but $700 billion would stem the government's future debt obligations to its creditors," the article says.

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com...00Billion.aspx