And you think he's the only President who gave tax handouts? Have you heard of the Bill that has been called 'Porkulus'? Obama and Congress handed out ~$746 Billion and a lot of it was used fraudulently with a lot used to bail out companies that were seen as viable and favored by many, but they closed not long after they received the money. Pelosi has been quoted as saying "We have to pass it, to see what's in it". While that quote isn't complete, it shows the mentality of many in Congress- spend, spend, spend and they just want it to be seen as some grand gesture.