Republicans' hypocrisy exposed: letters admit stimulus created jobs

[ProSense]

Washington Times: GOP lawmakers privately admit stimulus created jobs

by Jed Lewison

If there's one thing that unites the Republican Party it's that the stimulus bill was a job-killing piece of legislation that was the worst thing in the whole entire world for the economy, right? Or maybe that's just what unites them in public, because in private the Washington Times reports they've been working overtime to get their hands on job-creating stimulus cash.

Sen. Christopher S. Bond regularly railed against President Obama's economic stimulus plan as irresponsible spending that would drive up the national debt. But behind the scenes, the Missouri Republican quietly sought more than $50 million from a federal agency for two projects in his state.

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In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Mr. Bond noted that one project applying to the USDA for stimulus money would "create jobs and ultimately spur economic opportunities."

Bond isn't alone. Remember Joe "You Lie" Wilson?

Rep. Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican who became famous after yelling, "You lie," during Mr. Obama's addresses to Congress in September, voted against the stimulus. Nonetheless, Mr. Wilson elbowed his way into the rush for federal stimulus cash in a letter he sent to Mr. Vilsack on behalf of a foundation seeking funding.

"We know their endeavor will provide jobs and investment in one of the poorer sections of the Congressional District," he wrote to Mr. Vilsack in the Aug. 26, 2009, letter.

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And here's even more quotes uncovered by the Washington Times in private letters written by Republican lawmakers seeking stimulus funds from the Agriculture Department:

Sen. Mike Johanns, Nebraska Republican: "The proposed project would create 38 new jobs and bring broadband to eight hospitals, five colleges, 16 libraries and 161 K-12 schools"

Sen. Lamar Alexander, Tennessee Republican: "It is anticipated that the project will create over 200 jobs in the first year and at least another 40 new jobs in the following years."

Rep. John Linder, Georgia Republican: "the employment opportunities created by this program would be quickly utilized"

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[WhiteTara]

1. Hypocrisy thy name is Republican

may their power shrivel as they are exposed to light.

[KansDem]

2. I can only say to the GOP what Marlon Brando said to Karl Malden in "One-Eyed Jacks"...

...you scum sucking pigs!

And that's how I feel about the Republicans...

Really, I've had it. I've tried to understand them; to see their points of view, but I can't anymore. Not anymore. When their presumptive 2012 nominee writes notes on her hand for an interview and then, when caught, tries to explain it away as a commentary on the President's use of a teleprompter, or when the family of one of their Oklahoma senators assassinates the character of a former US senator and vice-president publicly in their front yard, or when one of their reps wants to end Social Security and Medicare while her family collects a quarter-mil in farm subsidies, then I say "enough"...I've had it...no more.

No more...That's it...no more...I've had it.

The GOP is a pack of spoiled brats who never grew up...

[asphalt.jungle]

3. reading the comments section. the 2nd comment about the republican motto

is interesting because that's not exclusive to them.

"if I can't have everything then you can't have anything."

[Clio the Leo]

4. My rep is one of those stimulus hating, smiling ribbon cutting dudes...

... that the President mentioned.

"Wamp questions stimulus plans;"
http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090127/NEWS/301279980

and then....

With help from Tennessee lawmakers and the federal stimulus plan, contracts for the enlarged lock chamber are expected to be issued by next June, Mr. Huddleston said.

The stimulus package provided another $57.5 million for the lock, including $25.5 million for valves, gates and bridges, $27 million to fabricate the new approach walls for the new lock and $5 million to complete the coffer dam to ready the site for the new lock, Mr. Huddleston said.

The House Appropriations Committee has recommended an extra $1 million for the lock project in fiscal 2010 under a measure backed by U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, a Republican in Tennessee's Third District, and U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis, a Democrat who represents the Fourth District.

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2009/aug/29/new-lock-takes-shape-at-chickamauga-dam/?local