White House Backpedals on Flood Control

[Eugene]

White House Backpedals on Flood Control


Thursday September 1, 2005 11:46 PM

By ANDREW TAYLOR

Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House scrambled Thursday to defend itself
against criticism that it has consistently proposed cutting the budget
for Army Corps of Engineers water and flood control projects -
including several that could have mitigated the disaster in New Orleans.

Just in February, President Bush proposed cutting the Corps' budget by
7 percent. The year before, Bush proposed a 13 percent cut.

Both cuts are part of an annual ritual in Washington in which the
president shortchanges lawmakers' pet projects, knowing Congress will
restore the money later on.

On Thursday, however, the Bush White House made available top Corps
officials to assure reporters that cuts to the agency's budget did not
cause the disaster. Even though the administration has chronically cut
back on the Corps of Engineers' own requests for funding - including
two key New Orleans-area projects - White House officials trumpeted
the administration's support for the Corps.

More: http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-5249580,00.html

[William769]

1. This misAdministration

Has perfected the art of backpedaling

[G_j]

2. but, but... Scottie just said

flood control was a TOP Priority of the Bush admin.
(today)

[Ready4Change]

3. And Scott McLellans big lie today:

I heard it on Cspan radio. I don't have the exact quote handy, but it was, effectively:

"Flood control has been a top priority of this administration from Day One."

I kid you not.

Looking for the exact quote now....

[Ready4Change]

5. Ah! From the article linked in the original post.

''Flood control has been a priority of this administration from Day One,'' White House spokesman Scott McClellan told reporters.

I very nearly lost control of my car when I heard that!

:mad: Bloody, blatant, valueless liar.:grr:

[daleo]

6. The flood of lies has been their top priority from day one. n/t

[Nite Owl]

4. Someone should tell them that saying

about words being cheap. They can say all they want but without the money to fund the projects it's just talk. They are good at that, like they support the troops, NCLB and the list can go on and on.

[madokie]

7. It is falling on deaf ears

spin, spin and keep on spinning, it's not sticking this time.

[symbolman]

8. Everyone is going to need hip waders before

this is over.. and something to scrape the bullshit off the heels with..

Masters of Revisionism ala Winston Smith