President Obama Asks Congress For $500M In Disaster Relief, Cantor Does Not Object

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/09/obama-asks-congress-for-500m-in-disaster-relief-cantor-does-not-object.php

The White House late Friday afternoon sent its request to Congress for $500 million in immediate relief to help the victims of Hurricane Irene and other recent disasters and avoid running out of response funds before the end of the month.

The request was just a small portion of the total $5.1 billion the President asked for in order to fill the coffers of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has become so strained for funds that it has put longer-term building projects on hold in order to ensure enough money remains for victims of Irene.

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House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) stirred up a mini-political firestorm in recent weeks when he demanded offsets for any disaster relief money spent on Irene, but has since assured victims that there will be no delay in providing funds.

Cantor spokeswoman Laena Fallon told TPM that her boss has no objections to helping the victims of Hurricane Irene and providing funds for relief efforts.


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1. Cantor is a wimp

doesn't even have the spine to stick to his values. Piss ant.

[Frustratedlady]

2. Most bullies don't have spines when confronted.

He must have had a tough vacation from his constituents at home. Hopefully, he's ruined his chances to be Speaker. Just imagine that scenario.