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CONGRESS $HOPPING CARTS (Millions For Green Golf Carts)
New YorkPost ^
| 2/11/09
| GEOFF EARLE
Posted on 02/11/2009 9:20:45 AM PST by Sammy67
WASHINGTON - "Fore!"
The federal government is preparing to spend millions to purchase a fleet of small electric vehicles that critics compare to golf carts.
The $838 billion economic stimulus bill that passed the Senate yesterday contains $300 million for the government to purchase a fleet of "green" cars.
But the money won't just go to buy fuel-efficient hybrids such as the Ford Escape or Chevy Volt.
The cash also can be used to purchase "neighborhood electric vehicles."
The NEVs, which resemble streamlined golf carts, scoot at up to 25 mph, operate on battery power and can be plugged into 110-volt outlets for charging.
They are sometimes used at hospitals, college campuses and retirement communities, and can cost
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:20:45 AM PST
by
Sammy67
To: Sammy67
“contains $300 million for the government to purchase a fleet of “green” cars”
It’s official. The USA is now a banana republic when things like this are passed without caring about the will of the people.
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:29:13 AM PST
by
Red in Blue PA
(If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective.)
To: Red in Blue PA
Your wrong. Most people have no will, that’s what the democrates count on.
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:33:55 AM PST
by
JimmyMc
To: Sammy67
Animals that were formerly self-sufficient are now showing signs of belonging to the Democratic Party... as they have apparently learned to just sit and wait for the government to step in and provide for their care and sustenance. This photo is of a Democrat black bear in Montana nicknamed Bearack Obearma.
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:42:01 AM PST
by
HighlyOpinionated
(Social justice cannot be attained by violence. Violence kills what it intends to create. JPII)
To: Sammy67
But, if you notice, they all ride in big SUV's when they need to go somewhere. I saw both Kennedy and McCain climb into separate ones when they were leaving the Senate after that treasonous vote.
In addition, you and I will have Universal Health Care, but they will have the very best care that you and I can buy.
Also, did anyone notice that Ginsburg's cancer was diagnosed after a 'routine CAT scan'. When is the last time any of you have had a 'routine CAT scan'?
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:52:14 AM PST
by
Parmy
To: HighlyOpinionated
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posted on
02/11/2009 9:52:39 AM PST
by
libertarian27
(Never has so many been owed so much by so few)
To: All
Maybe this will save my shop as my sales are off by 90% since BO was elected.
To: HighlyOpinionated
Love it, Opinionated.
You are beary clebear!
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posted on
02/11/2009 10:09:17 AM PST
by
DallasDeb
(USAFA '06 Mom)
To: Sammy67
But neither Capitol Hill aides nor the Energy Department was able to say specifically what the carts would be used for, nor does the stimulus bill.
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posted on
02/11/2009 11:54:03 AM PST
by
smokingfrog
(Is it just my imagination, or is the water in this pot getting a little too hot?)
To: Parmy
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posted on
02/11/2009 11:55:40 AM PST
by
WOBBLY BOB
(ACORN:American Corruption for Obama Right Now)
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