Small Town Rescinds Request for $375 Million of Stimulus Cash

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weightloss diet of 8:15AM July 01, 2010

as a resident of edwardsville al , iam wondering what Dumb**s
thought with out notifying the residence FIRST of such a act , thanks to twitter i would of never have knew of such a blatened attempt to try to act and speak for all in the town?
i hope someone can come up with some good answers on degrading
the people of such a great town ; but since the 375 mil was ever issued iam sure some gready folks would like there 2 mill wort {i know i sure would }

Gary of AL 9:01PM June 19, 2009

Your kidding Right?
Has everyone gone mad?

Ldrake of VA 2:44PM February 04, 2009

I think people would have been more understanding if the pricetag wasn't astronomical ans some of the projects so far-fetched. In my opinion they could still ask for some money for a few of the projects, maybe 1-2 million max, but 375 mil. was ridiculous.

Brad of IN 10:21PM January 15, 2009

I think people would have been more understanding if the pricetag wasn't astronomical ans some of the projects so far-fetched. In my opinion they could still ask for some money for a few of the projects, maybe 1-2 million max, but 375 mil. was ridiculous.

Brad of IN 10:21PM January 15, 2009

Edwardsville had no shame. With the bailouts to the financial sector (banks, brokerages and now "credit card companies/banks"), the auto companies, the States etc. I appreciated that the Porn Industry was able to point out the ridiculous craziness of it all. People - we don't have any, stress that, any, of this money. The Feds are going to simply print it out and throw it away to their friends and political hacks (look at how the first $700 billion went out unaccounted for and was laden with an additional $150 billion in pork). Bush and now Obama are out to bankrupt this country and put it all on our kids and grandkids so the voters keep their sorry rears (or reputations) intact. Now they want another trillion dollars (is it enough?) and no one is watching the bank. That's why the Porn Industry and Edwardsville have no shame and neither do the two political parties, Congress or our incoming and outgoing presidents. Really, it is just too obscene for words.

Matt D of CA 1:52PM January 13, 2009

Keeping Social Security afloat: Yes
Restoring our highways and bridges: Yes
Renewable Energy Development: HELL YES
Museums dedicated to boring subjects of no real value: Um, nuh uh. I don't think so.
Note: Not ALL museums are boring. Just the ones limited to obscure, almost irrelevant subjects and themes.

MiHi of IA 2:45PM January 10, 2009

It is sad and disgusting that the greed of Washington and Wall Street can so easily corrupt small town politicians and business people. It is disheartening that the backbone of America, small town America, has succumbed to the political poverty merchants and global warming scammers.

David of MN 2:28PM January 10, 2009

I grew up in a small town. I have observed over the years that small towns tend to think big and work together with their surrounding communities. However, creating sustainable employment comes from having a marketable product on global level. Small towns rarely remember that basic premise. After reviewing the articles I could only see local energy savings coupled with short term construction costs on their horizon. At best this might generate seasonal entry level service industry jobs. I heartly wish this small town the best of luck, however they might want to hire a "big town" consultant to assit them with planning a sustainable future.

Nichole of MN 12:46PM January 10, 2009

I just question their goals when they have such high poverty in their town. Wouldn't it make sense to do something that helps get their townspeople out of poverty, rather than worrying about a "scenic railroad line"? I mean, I applaud them for wanting to increase energy efficiency. However, with 28.7% of the town in poverty... I don't know...those ideas just don't seem as important. I imagine those that are in poverty would rather have some sort of assistance than a vineyard or solar power street lamp.
Just my IMHO

of DC 10:56PM January 09, 2009