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WASHINGTON, Nov 6 (Reuters) - The Democrat who oversees congressional spending in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday said that "additional action" was needed to help families and small businesses struggling because of the economy. "The bottom line is that additional action is required to help families and small businesses who are struggling to make ends meet in these tough economic times," Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey said in a statement. He added that an effective short-term boost "would mean a stronger economy, less unemployment and ultimately lower deficits." But he did not provide specifics on what legislation he might propose. (Reporting by Richard Cowan; Editing by Doina Chiacu) Keywords: USA ECONOMY/STIMULUS (richard.cowan@thomsonreuters.com; 202-898-8391; Reuters Messaging; richard.cowan.reuters.com@reuters.net) COPYRIGHT Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved.
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