Bush says U.S. 'will weather this rough period'

• Story Highlights
• President Bush says administration has been taking "decisive action" on economy
  
• President counting on a short-term economic boost from tax rebate checks
  
• In radio address, Bush again urges his first-term tax cuts be made permanent
  
• Democratic lawmaker says more needs to be done to help Americans in hard times
  
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