Economic Stimulus Package: Jindal, Sanford and Barber to constituents, drop dead!

[Joanne98]

In hearing where politics reigns supreme over the people’s business and where possible presidential bids are starting now coming from the Republican Party, all should be ashamed. Then again, one must have morals to exhibit such emotions.


When it comes stimulus funds, governors like Gov. Bobby Jindal of Louisiana , Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina as well as Gov. Haley Barber of Mississippi are saying to their own constituents, “Drop dead while we play politics.” I heard yesterday that a constituent of Sanford pled his case since he had lost his job and Sanford’s response was, I will pray for you. Often the result which comes from prayers, are actions realized. In this case Sanford is allowing the pain and suffering to continue unabated. That is not leadership but complete arrogance. Also this act is not very Christian like. In my opinion, Christ would have demanded that vanity comes second to helping one’s fellow human being.


Governors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger whose state’s debt simply floors one asked that stimulus money rejected by these governors go to his state. Rock on, Governor Schwarzenegger! After all, California is the eighth largest economy in the world.


I then thought of my state which is dealing with its own budget cuts and want that money. Presently hospitals like Stony Brook Hospital which is an outstanding teaching hospital is facing cuts to burn units as well as other critical services. Those who lay in such utter physical pain scream out for relief.

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Economic-Stimulus-Package-by-Mary-MacElveen-090224-869.html

[Blue_In_AK]

1. Sarah felt the need to write a letter to the editor

to clarify her position on this. http://www.adn.com/opinion/letters/story/700096.html

Now that the federal stimulus bill is signed into law and the money is being offered to states, our administration is analyzing the various funding streams to determine how Alaskans can benefit without creating new or expanded programs that eventually we can't pay for.

Suddenly, though, Sen. Mark Begich has raised the specter that I would reject all of the stimulus money and hurt Alaskans in the process. Alaskans should rest assured that where the stimulus money will help our private sector economy and provide a genuine safety net for individuals, we won't hesitate adding it to a fiscally sustainable spending plan.

I must also set the record straight on Sen. Begich's false claim that he has not been informed about my stance on this bill. I wrote to our congressional delegation twice on this subject, the first time solo on Jan. 7, and later joined by House Speaker Mike Chenault and Senate President Gary Stevens. My D.C. staff was in frequent communication with the senator's staff, including face-to-face meetings and written communications.

Furthermore, Sen. Begich did not solicit our comments about the final package, and some of the changes he helped broker actually reduced federal spending in areas where we would have preferred increases -- for example, a $70 million reduction in highway funds.

Alaskans expect the delegation and the administration to work together.

-- Gov. Sarah Palin

Of course, in her usual fashion, she blames any misunderstandings on Mark Begich.

[billybob537]

2. Republics don't hear the anguished screams they cause

Just the cha-ching of lobbyists dollars!