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Its Mom and Dad's so it does not count as mine

Question:

I thought normal TVs that don't use an antenna will continue working. We don't have an HDTV, but it is only about 5 years old, and doesn't have an antenna. Won't ours still work?

And what stimulus package are you referring to Crispen?

We have two tv's in our home. they both work. When they no longer work, then a replacement will become a topic of discussion. If there are only hdtv's available when that happens, I suppose my options will be somewhat limited.

I have an antenna, no cable, no dish, so I need a converter box or a new tv.  The government has a coupon program.  https://www.dtv2009.gov/

Which ran out of money almost imediately.  THE STIMULUS BILL in congress which is going to spend about 800 BILLION of our taxpayer money, this is in addtion to the 750 Billion from a couple months ago.  Has a section to provide a few hundred million to extend the coupon program.   

Got it. Interesting.

I never understood why they give us a credit to buy a new car. Anyone know? Is it because it is stimulating the economy? That is what I think.

Unfortunatly, the stock market fell almost 400 points after the bill was passed...you would think that the government would notice 'hey, every time we say something, the stock market falls. lets be quiet for a while'.

Seriously. I have noticed a corillation (sp?) between the 'economic plan' press conferences and when the market tumbles.

The Market may continue to fall for a bit as people simply start taking money out of it (which happens in a recession).  However, a knee jerk reaction like this should be made up quickly.