The other thing I don't understand is how, if the majority of Americans are opposed to this bill, our representatives vote for it, particularly when they don't know what is in it.

Does it really matter what it says? Obama was out pushing it before he even knew whether the house or senate version was going to be the one or what changes would be in the bill. It is all voodoo economics. Just when I think it can't get any worse, it does. I hope that all those who crossed over to vote for Obama because they were so unhappy with Bush are happy now. This is what happens when you have the Presidency, House and Senate all controlled by one party. It is going to be a bumpy ride.