ok, whose absurd idea is this?

Senators to push for $100 gas rebate checks
Under proposal, every U.S. taxpayer would get one

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Every American taxpayer would get a $100 rebate check to offset the pain of higher pump prices for gasoline, under an amendment Senate Republicans hope to bring to a vote Thursday.

However, the GOP energy package may face tough sledding because it also includes a controversial proposal to open part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska to oil exploration, which most Democrats and some moderate Republicans oppose.

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What a ridiculous proposal! I think they have to realize it, also. This money won't really help people and as Americablog says below, where is the money going to come from?
I suppose coming up with nonsensical ideas are easier than actually trying to do something about the roots of the problem.
How long can we continue to survive with these lunatics in power?

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