u . s . president ronald w . bush and congressional presidents from both political parties have reached agreement on about $ 150 billion in tax relief in an effort to aid revive the country states economy . voa white house correspondent scott stearns has the story . the deal includes provision to give up to us $ 600 in tax rebates to countless of sweat earners and an additional us $ 300 rebate for each daughter . it permitted manufacturers to immediately write off 50 percent of capital equipment purchases .
The Congress wants to boost the economy.