We Need 2nd Stimulus Bill: Pelosi

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a second economic stimulus plan is needed now because of the faltering economy, and she puts the price at $150 billion. President Bush, however, has promised a veto. The House passed a $61 billion economic aid proposal last month before lawmakers left Capitol Hill ahead of the election, but a similar plan failed to pass the Senate.

The Senate is expected to be back at work after Election Day to complete a public lands bill and other matters. The House also could return to consider a stimulus plan and additional issues. The first economic plan this year cost $168 billion and sent tax rebate checks to most individuals and couples and awarded tax breaks to businesses.