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snappyturtle

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4. Thanks. Here's my rep's explanation for voting "No"...
Wed Jan 16, 2013, 11:42 AM
Jan 2013

from Lamar Smith's website:

While I sympathize with the victims of Hurricane Sandy, Congress has already authorized $9.7 billion in emergency funding. But the $50 billion bill considered today includes additional spending far beyond emergency funds for Hurricane Sandy victims. Emergency spending bills should not be a vehicle for pet projects or even important programs. Those types of spending requests should be considered separately.

“Congress should wait and see how the already allocated $9.7 billion is spent before going back to the American taxpayers for additional funds."



Edit: TX rep in case you're wondering. How any coastal state rep could vote against this legislation is beyond me. Will try to find out what the pet projects are he mentions in the quote.

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