Pork–the other white meat… And Bailout filler

February 12, 2009 by RBuffordTJ.

Which of these will actually “Stimulate” the economy?

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– $100 million for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program

– $200 million to the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program

– $300 million for “Violence Against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs”

– $900 million for the IRS for the “Limitation on Administrative Expenses”

– $1 million for the Railroad Retirement Board for administrative costs

– $2 billion for the Drinking Water State Revolving Act

– $50 million for Health and Human Services to carry out injury prevention programs

– $1.1 billion for studies on the effectiveness of different medical treatments — $200 million to upgrade labs and facilities for the Department of Agriculture “to improve workplace safety and mission-area efficiencies”

– $10 million for urban canal inspection

– $16 billion to pay for student financial aid

– $1 billion to pay for the U.S. Census

– $600 million to pay for a fuel-efficient federal auto fleet

– $650 million for the Digital Converter Box Program to help the constantly delayed transition from analog television

– $485 million to the Forest Service for “hazardous fuels reduction and hazard mitigation activities in areas at high risk of catastrophic wildfire”

– Up to $1 billion for “summer activities” for youths as old as 24

– $40 million for the occupational research agenda

– $3 billion for the Centers for Disease Control wellness programs and vaccinations

– $410 million for Indian health facilities

– $2.4 billion for carbon-capture demonstrations

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It seems my hopes for our new President to lead us in a positive direction are being torn to bits.
Bufford

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