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Shovel Ready Faces Off vs. Infrastructure – AP
Tens of thousands of decrepit bridges are not being repaired because the Obama administration wants stimulus projects that can be easily implemented.
Stimulus This is Not – Benton County Daily Record (Arkansas)
An Arkansas school district is using stimulus money to send all of its teachers to a national conference being held in the district, meaning they will be taking up 75% of all available spots.
Porkers: Not Present but Presence Still Felt – Politico
Senators Kennedy and Byrd, despite illness, continue to have significant sway in accruing earmarks. Byrd has received $109 million and Kennedy has $8 million for this session.
Ohio House Members Just as Corrupt as You’d Think - Coshocton Tribune
Members of the Ohio congressional delegation have secretly been requesting stimulus funds be used in their districts contrary to the Obama administration’s wishes.
Like Woah, Did You Know Paper has Two Sides? – Wall Street Journal
The Department of Justice has now begun to use double sided copies in an effort to reduce overhead.
New York Pays Up for Ripping Us Off
The state and city of New York have agreed to pay $540 million in a settlement over allegations they used false claims to fleece Medicaid.






August 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 pm
An Arkansas school district is using stimulus money to send all of its teachers to a national
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