Biden Says “No” to Stimulus Spending

Courtesy Donklephant  Mon, 07/20/2009 - 3:12pm

Here’s a story you don’t hear about too often: How many stimulus funding bids have been outright rejected?

This month, the Vice President has been jet-setting around the U.S. to some of the small towns and cities receiving stimulus money, touting progress, job creation and success.

Yet, behind the scenes, Biden might be feeling a bit anxious, as though a lot is riding on the use of stimulus money.

Policing states’ use of funding is just one...


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