The leaders of both the House and Senate are exploring options for an economic stimulus plan they would unveil if the economy continues to weaken in 2008, TaxVox has learned. The talks, still in their early stages, could trigger a major election-year battle over fiscal policy. While neither party has settled on a plan, congressional Republicans are likely to propose new tax breaks as well an extension of the 2001 Bush tax cuts. Democrats are looking at a mix of tax cuts and other measures that they'd attach to targeted relief for those hardest hit by the mortgage mess.    more »