Posted on 07/10/2010 8:11:55 PM PDT by digger48
Governors hamstrung by the sluggish economic rebound in their states and bound to balance their own budgets are pressing anew for Washington to step up with more help, some say even if it means adding to the nation's red ink.
Republicans and Democrats alike wrestled with how to capitalize on a fledgling rebound as they talked dollars and sense at their summer meeting just days into a new state budget year and as the economy shapes dozens of gubernatorial races across the country.
"All states still are facing tough fiscal situations even though I do believe we're in recovery," said West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, a Democrat who's taking over as chairman of the National Governors Association.
Added Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vt., the outgoing chairman: "Governors have done what is necessary to get through this" _ repeatedly cutting budgets, restructuring government, laying off workers and draining rainy day funds.
But both men said states can't continue to climb out of the recession alone, and the NGA renewed its bipartisan appeal for Congress to pass stalled jobs legislation that includes billions of dollars in aid to states.
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But Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Ill., said: "We need more help from Washington to protect against job cuts and health care cuts. If we don't do that, we're following Herbert Hoover economics."
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Perhaps a lot of people need to bear the consequences of their own irresponsibility.
IL give me an effing break. Charlie Crist promised to only run his tanning bed 2 hours a day in FL.
Christie in NJ is making progress as is Brewer in AZ.
Do you own a mirror?
Did you vote the Dems into office? I'm pretty sure most Freepers didn't.
Great post. Illegals are bankrupting states. Sadly churches are supporting illegals.
The fact that he's being stuck with the check does.
So it’s all his fault? What would you suggest we do?
They are practicing HUMANISM; not Christianity.
There is nothing wrong with the U.S. wanting to protect it's citizens from undesirable people. Churches harboring ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS are also breaking our laws. These churches are pushing the envelope with disobeying our laws. There is NO REASON, why immigrnats can't come here LEGALLY; UNLESS they have something to hide. ILLEGALS don't respect out laws. Why should they? When they came already broke our laws by coming here ILLEGALLY. I'm sorry to say this, but churhces should be fined until they give up the ILLEGALS they are harboring. Santuary cities should also be fined and denied federal money until they COMPLY with our immigration laws and expell ILLEGALS to ICE.
Actually it’s too bad we never learned how to riot. We just march peacefully then get accused of being violent. *sigh*
Wise move.
Yes, you know soemthing they don’t.
:)
Some do need that experience ... to helo them WISE UP!
NO aid to California!!!!
I’m a 5th generation Southern Californian!
Force the State into bankruptcy!!
ANyone posted a complete list of those “struggling states” that are seeking more aid from Washington? I’d wager that 95+% of them are run and/or controlled by libtard Dems.....=.=
When did I say that?
What would you suggest we do?
If you need a playbook, you don't belong in the game.
In other words, you don't know how to stop them before Nov either.
In my book - Churches have become a middleman between me and God. I have no use for them.
There are lots of good pastors and priests who try but the hierarchy has been infiltrated by the left.
Well most of the evangelical churches are more conservative and most are not pitching amnesty.
The mega churches usually have more sound and musical equipment than Pink Floyd did doing a world tour. I guess the mega churches have not added laser light shows....yet.
Well most of the evangelical churches are more conservative and most are not pitching amnesty.
The mega churches usually have more sound and musical equipment than Pink Floyd did doing a world tour. I guess the mega churches have not added laser light shows....yet.
By “from Washington,” they mean from the few states who managed their finances well. And their citizens.
Well, as a Texan, I’m sick of supporting the zombie states, as are most Texans. Especially when the donks and olame-a single us out because we dare to put real history in our text books.
Don’t mess any more with Texas, obamazombies. You’ll regret it.
Ya put that one in the 10 ring!
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