A stimulus is an environmental change that triggers a response or reaction. Organisms use sensory neurons to interpret these changes. Humans interpret their entire external environment through energy in the form of light, sound, pressure, chemicals, or...

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In physiology, a stimulus is a detectable change in the internal or external environment. When a stimulus is applied to a sensory receptor, it elicits or influences a reflex via stimulus transduction. A stimulus is often the first component of a...

Some quotes Thursday regarding a possible economic stimulus plan:___"Our discussion today is about short-term stimulus. ... Just in the terms of the next few months, I think that the evidence suggests that measures that involve putting money in the hands of households and firms that...

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Wednesday the White House and Congress are negotiating a shortsighted economic stimulus package and should focus instead on encouraging immigration and helping strapped homeowners."We can't borrow our way out of this. The jig is up," Bloomberg said during a...

Top House leaders discussed plans for tax rebates, breaks for business and additional food stamp and unemployment insurance benefits as President Bush and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke voiced support for steps to avert a recession."Putting money into the hands of households and firms that...

The 385-35 roll call Tuesday by which the House passed a $146 billion economic stimulus package.A "yes" vote is a vote to pass the stimulus package.Voting yes were 216 Democrats and 169 Republicans.Voting no were 10 Democrats and 25 Republicans.X denotes those not voting.Present denotes...