He must think I'm as stupid as the democrats that keep voting for him.
.....pay down THEIR DEBT. Period!
With morons like this “representing” the public it’s no wonder Rome’s burning.
Dear Mrs. XXX:
Thank you for your correspondence concerning the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and opinions regarding this legislation.
I've heard from many of my constituents regarding this bill. Many supported the bill while many others did not. Many expressed the desire to see our government work in a bipartisan fashion to address how the government can assist in trying to help our ailing economy. During my time in the House of Representatives, I am proud that my record reflects my willingness to work with my colleagues from across the aisle on many issues. For me, this stimulus bill was not about party politics, but rather it was about trying to stimulate the economy and help Americans who are being hit with dire financial hardships. Unfortunately, I believe this bill did not appropriately address either issue and instead straddled the American people with a $789 billion tax bill. While the bill does include some worthwhile projects that should receive federal funding, I do not believe the funds should be allocated in a bill that is intended to stimulate the economy. Funding for these programs should be going through the standard appropriations process.
As you may be aware, I did not support President Bush's Wall Street bailout bill either. I have never been one to believe that throwing huge sums of taxpayer dollars at a problem fixes it. I have heard from so many people who thought the first bailout bill was rushed through Congress, terribly mismanaged, and did not effectively use tax payer dollars. I could not in good conscience support a second bill, in which I was given ninety minutes to read over 1,100 pages, that does not correct the same issues. With millions of Americans losing their jobs and homes, this $789 billion bill does little to create jobs and ease hardships. I doubt providing $8 to $14 more a week to individuals in their paychecks is going to make a mortgage payment, pay a utility bill, or replenish 401k accounts.
As a new member of the House Appropriation committee, I was hoping to be more involved in crafting this bill, however, I was not afforded the opportunity to even sit at the table and neither were most members of Congress. Bipartisanship brings many views to the table in an effort to find the best possible solutions. While President Obama has made sincere efforts to promote bipartisanship, the democratic leadership in the House did not feel it necessary to have any republicans involved in the process. It seems to defy logic that if someone is looking for support from two groups that you leave one group out of the discussion. Nevertheless, I believe that this bill is not good for Middle America or small businesses.
Now that the bill has passed and has been signed into law, I can only hope that it will positively impact our economy, the people in my district, and out country. Once again, thank you for sharing your concerns and positions with me. Please know that I am aware of the severity of what we have faced and what we will continue to face and I am making every effort to represent my constituency in the best possible manner.
Very truly yours,
Steven C. LaTourette
Member of Congress
I did some quick calculations:
Assuming total cost amounts to 1 Trillion and 300 million people in USA, that amounts to $3333.33 per person.
Colorado is receiving about $2 billion in this package. Assuming 5 million residents in Colorado, we get back $400 per person.
But, since the top 5% of taxpayers pay almost all taxes and about half of the population are children and not tax payers, the top 5% are getting stuck with a $133,320 tax bill, on average.
Thanks Bam Bam and stoopid Bill Nelson.
Even if he did (which I doubt) there's a big difference between 'reading' and 'comprehension'.
“He must think I’m as stupid as the democrats that keep voting for him.”
Oh, he’s not the only one.........
You wrote an email telling me all the reasons for your decision to vote for the stimulus package.
In just a few months, Americans have been strapped with TARP, the mortgage assistance program, the auto bailout (when will that end?), and the upcoming bank takeover, etc. I am sure there are plenty of additional bailout programs on the horizon.
NOT ONCE in your email did you express your appreciation to us for being good citizens who PAY TAXES. Not once did you thank us for being self reliant - for saving for a rainy day and making plans for our retirement. NOT ONCE has anyone said a word to those of us who have been good tenets of what made America great! NOT ONCE has anyone said they appreciate the ones who are still going to work and earning a living so they can pay the taxes to take care of everyone else. NOR have they said thank you to those who saved for years, retired on their investments and now pay taxes on that income. It seems the only people who get any attention are the ones who don't really do much to support the huge government you are creating.
No one gladly turns over their taxes. But it would make it a lot easier if, just once in a while, someone said something about the ones of us that are doing our part.
Nelson is such a stupid libtard, slack jawed, smiling idiot goober, hillbilly moron - he makes me sick. Even horrible Mel “Scarface-say hello to my little friend” Martinez - the stinking RINo is better than Nelson.
Hey DUMMY who's F&*ken money are you given. Damn stupid politician.
Gee Sen. Nelson have you actually read the Porkulus Bill?
I’ve read the entire stimulus bill
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Bill Nelson’s nose is growing.
Billions for voter fraud/shakedown artists like ACORN is "narrowly targeted" but I don't see how that is going to "get the economy moving again."
And they took out e-verify, so whoever voted for it in the senate doesn't care if illegals get the jobs.