The portion of the Obama stimulus package that provided unemployment benefits for longer than the usual 26 weeks is best thought of as

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The provision of longer unemployment benefits is a deliberate choice by the government to provide expansionary fiscal policy, as it aims to increase government spending and stimulate the economy. It is discretionary because it is a policy choice made by the government, rather than something mandated or automatic.

The Portion of the Obama Stimulus Package That Provided Unemployment