The economic stimulus package passed earlier this year helped prevent a repeat of the Great Depression.

The economic stimulus legislation provides a subsidy to help people pay for continued healthcare even if they lose their jobs.

Recovery seen as ‘long, hard’ Article ) The U.S. economy will continue to jettison jobs even after growth returns and President Obama’s economic stimulus cash kicks in, a top White House economist said Thursday.

…a package worth more than $310,000 that included compensation for unused vacation, severance, health care and outplacement assistance.