As the unemployment rate rises, there have been calls for another stimulus package — even though there are few visible signs that the last injection of funds has had an effect.
And while voters are increasingly unhappy about unemployment, they are also increasingly concerned about rising deficits.
David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Renee Montagne about whether another stimulus package is necessary.
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