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* * <http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/> Find Your Officials Enter Your Zip code: *September 23, 2008 * This Week in Congress Your Headlines, Your Issues, Your Opinions *SHOULD CONGRESS BAILOUT WALL STREET TO HELP MAIN STREET?* The Bush Administration proposes a $700 billion bailout to restore confidence in the economic system so banks start lending again. Without that, many other banks and businesses (and the jobs and mortgages) will fail they say. Critics say we shouldn't reward their bad decisions. Democrats say the plan needs oversight, homeowner protections and caps on executives' salaries. What do you think? Act quickly as the Administration wants a vote within days. Consider a hand delivered letter with Advocacy Xpress. Start by picking your view in our Action Poll. 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