The AFL-CIO plan actually includes five key elements, as the AFL-CIO outlined them: 1. Extend the lifeline for jobless workers.
2. Rebuild America's schools, roads and energy systems.
3. Increase aid to state and local governments to maintain vital services.
4. Fund jobs in our communities.
5. Put TARP funds to work for Main Street.

The cost would be paid for in part by a populist-oriented tax on Wall Street's financial transactions, which is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill and opposition from the powerful financial industry that's already spent over $200 million in lobbying in the first half of this year.