House Passes $9.7 Billion in Sandy Relief — and 67 Republicans Voted Against It
AP
The House of Representatives on Friday approved long-awaited disaster relief aid for Hurricane Sandy victims after near open rebellion by some Republican lawmakers against House Speaker John Boehner.
A two-thirds majority was required to pass $9.7 billion measure, a small fraction of the more than $60 billion that was on the table Tuesday night when House leadership quashed the vote. The final vote was 354-67, with the opposition coming entirely from Republicans.
The vote provides additional borrowing authority for the National Flood Insurance Program to pay out claims that arose from the October storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency had warned the program would run out of money next week.
Boehner has promised a second Sandy vote on the remaining $51 billion in recovery money for Jan. 15.
Update: The bill cleared the Senate later on Friday and was headed for President Barack Obama’s signature.
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Comments (111)
DetritusScreener
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:40pmWhy don’t they have their own insurance to cover it? Why do tax payers have to foot the bill? Why do tax payers have to pay for them to rebuild in disaster areas when it can and will happen again? If they choose to rebuild there it is on them and there should be no tax payer bailout.
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banjarmon
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:18pmThe biggest LIE!!!! I’m here from the government and I here to HELP!!!
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beenaroundyaknow
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:22pmThe problem is that governbments , state and federal have come to the aid of beach property that’s hit by storms. Once the camels nose is under the tent it’s difficult to kick his ass out. But I do agfree with you. If I have damage to my house from a hurricane, my insurance, which I buy, pays for it.
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Sleazy Hippo
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:02pmMost of the significant money goes to fix Subways, tunnels, roads, port facilities – not homes. My friend, Governor Christie would NEVER allow fraud or pork – he just is not built that way – and he has assembled a number of former Attorneys General to oversee the accounting – and accountability.
And – we must remember that these Northeastern Mega-States are the most important Financially Wealthy states in the union – who always pay More Federal taxes than they recieve benefits for – which really helps the poor Red States.
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John.Galt
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:37pmUnfortunately the federal govt sells “FLOOD INSURANCE” at INSANELY LOW RATES.
Very simply put, this increases building on flood planes, increases damage during floods, and costs taxpayers a bundle.
The feds have so overstepped their bounds that we are all screwed until there is another revolution. Thanks to lib-tards trying to “help” (always with other peoples’ money, of course!) we are going bankrupt, literally, and most Americans don’t know it, or don’t care. Well, when they can no longer afford food, or heat, or light, guess who they will blame? That’s right, “evil” rich people, “evil” business owners…
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SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:27pm@SLEAZY_HIPPO
I hope you are being sarcastic. I’m prettyr sure all of you NE states are in a ridiculous amount of debt thanks to your unions. After you guys pay your own bills, then we’ll listen to you whine about your taxes going to “poor” red states. And FYI, that money would be going to the BLUE counties in those red states.
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Favored93
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:55pmHave you guys seen the PORK in this bill? … But don’t worry it will “help”.
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Sleazy Hippo
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 4:43pm@SSBN Vet: (with greatest respect)
As an OHIO Class sailor you must be familiar with Kings Bay and Keyport, and probably some overseas ports.
The combined ports of New Jersey and New York are among the top five commercial seaports in the world. The Wall Street industrial base is considered to be the world’s leading financial district. The region is the busiest trucking, air and rail shipping hub on the East Coast, and one of the most used in the world. Add Connecticut and Long Island and there are unmatched leaders in law, art, business, manufacturing, defense, fashion, entertainment, real estate, major Universities, laboratories – the list goes on and on.
And, the NE region is NOT in hurricane alley, and the populations were NOT eligible for Flood Plain Insurance (which, by the way is a Federal handout to Malibu, Galveston and Nags Head). This was regarded as a 1-in-500 year event (esp. if you do not believe in Global Warming!)
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pitboss711
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:39pmFirst of all, there’s a lot of Democrat pork in the bill that does nothing for the victims. Second of all, the majority of Sandy victims voted for Obama (whose FEMA program did squat to help them), so deal with it.
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Soulfire1975
Posted on January 5, 2013 at 9:18amThere was so much pork in it that is why they voted against it. Look at it, talks about other places not even effected by the storm. That is why spending is out of control least one of teh reason
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Comcast3
Posted on January 5, 2013 at 8:30pmI’m almost certain that SLEAZY HIPPO, is Geraldo Rivera, posing as a a fat white guy and concerned citizen.
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RightUnite
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:34pmI’m guessing there was, ONCE AGAIN a ton of pork, otherwise this would have passed without a question.
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Dr Vel
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:16pmExactly why 67 in the GOP voted against it. Yet in neither the headline nor the story is this mentioned. Clearly part of the agenda to demonize the right and the people running the Blaze are doing it right in front of our eyes. I have been in since the very beginning paying Glenn by the year for insider extreme and even before the extreme and 4th hour began. In May the next year is due again and I am seriously considering dropping out. Glenn hired an extreme leftist to run the Blaze and it is very apparent in the stories and editorializing lately. Between that and the over bloated scripts and advertising I am nearly done with it all. If locking up my computer with errant scripts on top of more scripts was my goal, I would just go to the NYT or similar news site. Actually now the Blaze is even worse than they are. Add to that headlines and writing by left leaning authors with a secret agenda of attacking the right while feigning they are with us, I must wonder why am I still here. The headline on this story is an attack to demonize the right and not a word inside the story explains the insane amount of pork tacked into the bill which would at least explain why 67 voted against it. This story is aimed at demonizing the right with no truth nor explanations given about what the left put in the bill.
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:31pmYou are right Dr. Vel
I don’t know how theblaze works but it is usually the editor that writes the headlines for a reporter’s story. If this is the case here, it’s time for Scott Baker to go. He might be the greatest guy in the world but theblaze editors are demonstrating a disconnect from the website’s content. They are obviously not happy.
It would be best if Mr. Baker stepped away, either temporarily or permanently.
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usedCZARsalesman
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 4:06pmDR VEL…does it make you sick to your stomach to have that pinko commie shill agree with you? Even if you are correct in what you say, you might want to retract the statement just because that moron is in agreement
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Dr Vel
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 6:20pmusedCZARsalesman “DR VEL…does it make you sick to your stomach to have that pinko commie shill agree with you? Even if you are correct in what you say, you might want to retract the statement just because that moron is in agreement”
You have become your enemy if you think this way. A tactic of the left is to disagree with a universal truth merely because the right was telling it. They do this to the point of the demise of the country they were born in. That and/or for political correctness edit their comments. This is what you are asking me to do. Truth is truth. Your attitude serves to further perpetuate endless division. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Spoken by the Lord Himself. Simply because it is a universal truth. My anger with the Blaze over the headline and content of this story is based solely upon the facts therein. They demonize the right unfairly by omission. What does it matter if the left agrees. If anything, some small common ground was established wherein further communication may be achieved. Your approach guarantees peace can never be, eternal division and strife will continue until the only possible outcome, i.e., utter destruction for all is achieved. Where is the wisdom in that? Put simply what you just asked is to act in precisely the same manner with the same tactics as those responsible for the current as well as future destruction. So no, I see no reason to give credence to your words since I choose not to become the thing I hate
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usedCZARsalesman
Posted on January 5, 2013 at 7:05pmActually I was just making a joke…maybe your lack of a sense of humor is YOUR enemy good sir!
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IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:21pmWe went through several tornado long ago and everything went so smoothly for those that had insurance that covered damages. You do have to be prepared. Our local government were fast in getting things done and checking on each person to see if they were ok but don’t count on big government for much of anything except promises that they can’t fulfill. When you live in areas that are below sea level and possible storm areas then you have to be prepared and thank God for volunteers and wonderful neighbors. Prayer also is necessity.
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Free_Thought
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:35pmYes. Pray. That will fix things.
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charles116
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:08pmAND the Feds sent tens of billions.
Really.
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Fubared
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:24pmFreebie
Back again to talk smack to the faithful? How is retirement working out in Vegas, being the betting person you are after all?
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Free_Thought
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:44pmI actually live in Mississippi. What i am saying is that if your answer to problems is to just pray, it will never be solved. Prove me otherwise of you like. And if you want to use something i said against me at least have the decency to use the words i did to quote me. Refresher for you since you apparently didnt read it properly. “If i was a betting man.” IF.
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SquidVetOhio
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:31pmI believe it says “Prayer also is necessary.” I don’t know if they teach english down there but the word “also” indicates that praying would be in addition to some other action. You were accusing people of not actually reading your posts.
Glass houses and all……
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DarthMims
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:14pmThe wise man built his house upon the rock, the foolish man built his house upon the sand. The rains came and washed away the house built upon the sand, but the house upon the rock stood. The man in the house upon the rock provided food, clothing and temporary shelter to the man in the house upon the sand. Then the man who built his house upon the rock received a bill from the government saying that he had to help pay to rebuild the house upon the sand. Another bill came a few days later to help pay for a concrete barrier to help the house upon the sand the next time it rains. Another bill came a few months later to help pay for five more people to build houses upon the sand to make it fair for people who don’t like rocks. Finally, the man moved his house far, far away to another rock, and the houses on the sand were abandoned because there was nobody left to pay for them.
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ProudCapitalist
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:37pmPerfect, but how far is far, far away?
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listeninginVT
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 5:05pmMaybe liberals can understand that, I could even hear your sing song voice telling that nursery rhyme. I’m another who is fed up with ‘paying out’ to every idiot doing stupid things.
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Brentley
Posted on January 5, 2013 at 11:17amYou are correct of course….but the wise man who built his house on the ROCK also had is FAITH planted deeply in JESUS CHRIST…the guy on sand..had is faith placed in the government and things of this world. So when the rains came..not only real rain and storms…but adversities in life as well….not only did his house perish…but so did he….WISE MEN BUILD FAITH IN GOD. They do so through reading bible..prayer and service…the sand builders rely on government…and selfishness…so when rain comes…and adversity knocks…they fall down..swept out to sea…..PEOPLE…LISTEN..PUT FAITH and TRUST in CHRIST..and BUILD your house on ROCK……
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deep6
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:13pmTime is now. When you have no representation from those who are sent to represent the people’s best interest it is time to rely on our last resort….an all out fight for freedom.
Also, I’m trying to march on the Oklahoma state capital for “Fathers Rights”, I would like to organize a date and time if I get enough participants.
May Obama and all political defectors endure the suffering that they have bestowed upon the hardworking American citizens.
Obama= president of the “Divided Socialist States of America”.
Who will be our president? The president of the “United Southern States of America”
If I am to be charged with treason for my comments, I suppose I’ll be in line after Obama and staff.
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RightUnite
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:36pmI think if you’re dumb enough to build and live in areas that are prone to hurricanes, and or flood plains, and can’t buy insurance, there is a reason for it. Why should the rest of us have to pay for you to rebuild?? I say no. No more money to people who stupidly build in dangerous areas.
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twinsisgoodtwin
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 4:50pmWhat fathers rights are you talking about? I am just curious?
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Brents Torts
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:06pmI don’t believe the federal government should provide any financial aid for natural disasters. Natural disaster relief can be provided through charitable donations and state governments. When the federal politicians get involved, the costs will increase by ten fold and take longer to distribute.
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FISH_BONE
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:15pmHow about private insurance? I buy insurance for my home and property. Something wrong with other people doing the same?
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TheFifthColum
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:20pmI do something called “Buying Insurance”. When houses and barns get wiped out by Tornado’s and Floods here in Arkansas, I don’t see the Federal Government paying for that with my tax dollars. Should I just get rid of my expensive Home and Farm Insurance and rely on the taxpayers to take care of it? I’m sorry these folks lost their property in this storm; but, they should have been responsible enough to pay for insurance like everybody else. Responsibility people.
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charles116
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:08pmTell that to the Katrina folks
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Sleazy Hippo
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:10pmDear Salvation Army, please drain, repair, grade and re-tile the Midtown Tunnel. And replace all the copper wire with fiber.
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FISH_BONE
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 3:30pmHey DORA, is there something wrong with personal responsibility?
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hauschild
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:00pmWow – 67 members have sense after all?!?!
Why do “we” have to bail out idiots that live where hurricanes have the potential to strike at least annually???
Maybe – just maybe – if this country went thru enough seasons with no bail outs, people would learn to become properly insured, or not live near major coastal areas.
I’m all for helping people out, but “help” these days is becoming ridiculous. From “obese”, starving children to “poor” souls that live on the beaches – just freaking ridiculous what this country has become.
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dublinthewagons
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:19pmGuess fema will be moving all those RV’s and mobile home bought for Katrina victims to N.J. & N.Y.
Oh that’s right they can’t withstand the move as they have rotted away even though no-one has ever occupied them. Just as well the land owners have not received payments for storage on them from the government, in years. I’m sure the land owners are content with the loss of using their property.
There is no word, yet invented, to describe the magnitude of the idiotic stupidity of our polititions.
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Rothbardian_in_the_Cleve
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:56pmI think many people on this board are missing the point entirely. Pork or no pork, that doesn’t really matter. The issue is whether the federal government has the right to do something like this in the first place. It’s a Pandora’s box that has gotten us to this point already. It’s sad that we don’t even have THAT conversation anymore and it is merely about “pork” at this point.
This isn’t a new problem though. As a senator Davey Crockett grappled with this very thing. The excerpt from his book (posted below) embodies the REAL issue at hand and how constitutionalists ought to proceed.
http://www.101bananas.com/library2/crockett.html
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dublinthewagons
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:35pmRoth: Davey was right. To the he!! With them I’m already in Texas.
No red state blue state a republic with that distinct way of thinking
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RaydocX
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:57amC’mon, Blaze, 67 Republicans voted against the 20% PORK bloating the bill in an enviornemt where we don’t have the money we actually do need to be spending to help the victims out.
Chris Christie needs to be ranting against any lawmaker who slipped an ‘earmark’ into the bill, stealing money from the victims or the country at large (or both).
The President needs to remember he was outspoken in opposing such behavior… until he took office wtih this ‘most transparent administration’ in history.
The JOB of the House is to initiate responsible financial legislation. Bohner et al need to stop letting Reid, Obama, the Senate, and others dictate what gets done, and get down to the business of reining in spending and limiting the damage of the next four years.
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Desertcatn
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:52pmI used to like Chris Christie, but it’s clear that he doesn’t have the curiosity to find out why the bill was being held up, nor the intestinal fortitude to call the porkers out! We don’t need this guy as president!
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mattmo79
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:54amHave charity organizations help the Sandy victims not the Feds. If FEMA is going to provide flood insurance (which it shouldn’t), it needs to be self sustaining.
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Baracalypse
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:52amWe should send them aid but I would have voted against that bill as well. Clean the pork out and I’d be in favor of it.
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FISH_BONE
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:31pmPosted on January 4, 2013 at 11:52am
“We should send them aid”
Why? I’m not heartless, but why do we continue to send aid to these coastal dwellers everytime they rebuild on the beach? If they want to live with the risk of living there, let them pay for some insurance to cover the risk.
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dublinthewagons
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:51amA true gift of something that is not there.
Given by people that give nothing of their own.
Our government gives away our freedom and enailinabe rights for a photo op
WE R BROKE N
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AUsername
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:49amthis is where money should be spent, here at home, and they should take the foreign aid money and transfer it to disasters like this.
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dublinthewagons
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:58amPerhaps. But what money are you seeking of?
The $85 billion in Q3 & Q4 that is worthless paper.
Maybe a Q5 of more worthless money from the feds.
The reason for quantitive easing is simple.
No-one will loan use money anymore.
Is the giant asleep or dead? What are my odds?
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:06pm@Dublin
You could not be more correct. We’re buying our own debt because we’re a bad credit risk. Clearly. Here’s a more detailed article about it over at my site.
http://www.patriotsdonotcomply.com/index.php/articles/why-fiscal-cliff-doesnt-really-matter/
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Plan B
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:47amIt is being reported that the reason the republicans voted against it is they wanted the bill to include increases in the premiums that those who build in flood planes have to pay to make the National Flood Insurance plan solvent and self supporting in the future. There is no reason taxpayers should have to bail out an insurance plan.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:53amAbsolutely agree. I’m always confused why I’m forced to subsidize the bad choices of others regarding where they live. The rich east coast Leftists live right on the sea, play by the sea and generally frolic in areas where people historically did not live *right on the edge of*, and when disaster inevitably strikes, they scream and yell that it’s my place to finance their bad judgement.
Every place has some kind of risk, but some places have a much higher level of risk. If you want to live there, fine, but pay for your own damned insurance and don’t come whining and sniveling to me that it’s my place to help you because you lack basic good decision making skills.
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hauschild
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:04pm@GhostOfJefferson
While I agree with everything you wrote, this attitude is exactly what the leftists thrive on because they require a certain percentage of the populace to be the breadwinners and producers – to support their bottom-feeding caucus.
My question to you is much longer you can hold out with your current attitude? I’m still hanging in there, but at some point, it becomes moot.
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GhostOfJefferson
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:14pm@Hau
I know the Left loves to see words like mine, and frankly, I no longer care. They do not get to frame the debate with me any longer, and I really am immune to charges of “selfishness!” and “greedy!”. I just don’t care. Ok, I’m selfish and greedy, so what? I’m also a strict Constitutionalist, and when their name calling and childish finger pointing is done, they have zero actual real substance to answer my question of “Where in the Constitution is this authorized”. I’m done playing their game of words.
And the producer/leech expectation you mention is exactly correct. I suggest perhaps good, decent people start looking into economic activity that does not fall into the current model. Perhaps barter, or trade of commodity backed anonymous currencies, what have you. Gotta start somewhere, but playing in this rigged system now is suicidal at best.
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dublinthewagons
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 2:19pm@Ghost. Thank You, enjoyed. Thought we were alone.
Not a lepper after all
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NA1NSXR
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:43amWasn’t Sandy aid split into two bills because the first one couldn’t pass due to Republican opposition to the pork inside it? There was no problem passing the first bill which was composed primarily of emergency aid the second bill is the one that is laden with pork and thus should not have been passed. I think most of the aid in this bill is long term and loosely tied to the disaster.
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Plan B
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:27pmEvery bill passed that raises the deficit is suppose to include cuts somewhere to offset the increase.
Also, the repulicans wanted this bill to include raises in the National Flood Insurance premiums to make it solvent and self sustaining in the future. Homeowners insurance covers wind damage but not floods. Most of the damage done in this and quite frankly most hurricaines is due to flooding. Most mortgage companies requre someone buying a home in a flood plane to purchase flood insurance, but only upto and including the ammount of the loan. This will not cover any equity or personal property such as stoves, washers and dryers, beds etc. It is up to the homeowner to purchase a higher ammount of flood insurance, which 96% do not. The premiums for flood insurance are not high enough to sustain the program and thus the taxpayers are once again bailing out a failed program.
As for the rest of the bill passed in the Senate it contains so much that should be paid by real estate taxes in the area affected. Rebuilding roads and bridges in New Jersey should not be the responsabily of those living in Kansas. Other cities and towns must pay for local roads out of thier own real estate taxes. Why does New York city think it’s subway system updates need to be paid for by the rest of the country. JMHO
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sparkyrules
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:43amI don’t mind helping fellow Americans in natural disasters.But you just know as sure as the sky is blue that much of this is for pork and fraud. A few billion here,billions more over there,$7 million dollar Presidential vacations to Hawaii…spend away you traitorous bastards!
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ColoradoMaverick
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:43amThe GOP needs to do a much better job about informing the uneducated and uninformed masses what is really going on. Don’t leave it up to the drive by media.
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RetUSAFVet
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:00pmI agree. However, the drive by media (LSM, MSM, etc) will not carry the Republican viewpoints, or will misquote them. Just as I believe that the 2nd amendment comes with a responsibility to use its provisions in a proper manner or lose them (ie felons), I also believe that those who use the 1st amendment must use those provisions honestly as well. Distorting the facts, outright lying, lying by omission and so forth should be reasons that the those guilty of such acts should lose their 1st amendment privileges. Yelling “FIRE” when there is no fire is one example of misuse of the 1st. Telling falsehoods in public print or newscasts fits the same category.
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ArmedAndReallyPissed
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:42amHurricane Sandy
As you know, America is the first country to send aid when other countries are in trouble.
It is highly appropriate that we now send THANKS to all of the countries that reciprocated for our help with their disasters, misgivings, social turmoil, & poverty by sending to the United States of America monetary and physical help when Sandy ravaged our East Coast leaving dead, homelessness, and pure disaster.
Listed below are all the Countries and World Organizations that are giving us gracious assistance. Please assist in thanking these entities by passing on this email so people all over America can join in and THANK our neighbors, to whom we have invested BILLIONS!!!! First on the list is…
1. Surprised no one sent help? Surprised no Muslim countries sent help or called the President? Anyone in Congress suggest we eliminate foreign aid to balance the budget? Stupid is as stupid does.
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Cavallo
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:49amEliminating it won’t balance anything, but it is a start. Tired of working 70 hours a week to send money that is worth less and less to countries that hate us.
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gyro
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:50amNOT TRUE
ontario sent electrical repair help
canadians sent money to red cross
the canadian goverment offered assistance
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woodyee
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:56amCavallo – keep at it brother and may God Bless you. Workers like you keep our American world going ’round and ’round. Needless to say, Takers like Obammy and the DemonicRats are bringing the spin to a grinding halt.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:57amWell, you got to think back to the BP Gulf oils spill disaster when the president refused all foreign offers to help. They know who they are dealing with, and what he really thinks of American now.
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Female
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:41am67 no out of over 220 isn’t near rebellion. Might be alot more of their peacock plummage struttting?
Glad to see the bill abit smaller but is it all just beans or is there still pork?
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TGS
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:39amFEMA warned them? We know that they are only going to use that money to expand their camps program. Those 67 brave patriots have God with them. Lock and Load.
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HairRazor
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:37amBailouts/disaster relliefs of any sort are not the governments business.
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stopprintn
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:53pmCrockett said it best
http://ncrenegade.com/editorial/davy-crockett-set-the-example-for-shutting-down-our-government-this-week/
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Al J Zira
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:37amAnd the press will play this up as the cold-hearted republicans wouldn’t even vote for aid. What they’re voting against is the pork in the bill. Roofs for museums in DC, tress planting in places hundreds of miles from the storm area. This is what they should be voting against.
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Tri-ox
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:35amAll Republican should have voted against it – this should have never passed.
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woodyee
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:34amHOW MUCH of that 60 BILLION is PORK?
If there IS no pork in the 9.1 billion, why would 67 Repubs vote against it? What is in the Bill?
Common BLAZE, please report – we’ll decide.
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gyro
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:51ampork yummmy
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Sandy
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:33amI’m glad the ones opposed the bill. I feel bad for those people, however they voted for big government and now the government hasn’t been there for them. NY mayor turned away food donations due to salt. Christy turned away companies that could help get power back on, but due to unions turned them away…….. let those people stand on their own feet.
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Erolas
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 1:34pmI did not vote for big government.
Also I did not “Build my home on the sand on the beach”. I rented a one room apartment over a mile from the ocean on Long Island and lost everything I owned.
With that being said I have worked hard all my life and never asked the government for a dime in return. In this situation, I was wiped with no where to go. You are darn right I gladly accepted FEMA rental assistance.
For those passing judgement on this board, you have no idea how bad this storm was. There has been nothing like it in modern history. I honestly hope nothing like this ever happens to you.
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gyro
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:33amdid anyone read it before voting ?
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Cavallo
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:38amMaybe 67 of them did?
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 11:59amCAVALLO, That is about the size of it.
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FISH_BONE
Posted on January 4, 2013 at 12:19pmYou have to pass it before you know what’s in it. Haven’t you been paying attention?
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