Bobby Jindal To Reject $98 Million In Stimulus Funds

CNN :

In a budget proposal released Friday afternoon, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal indicated he is only rejecting $98 million of the federal stimulus funds due his state.

That figure is far less than the $700 million South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has indicated he may reject if the federal government does not allow Sanford to use that money to pay down his state's debt.

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Comments

[Matthew Noel]

Why? When the state of Louisiana needs money to rebuild the economy after the inadequate response of FEMA.

[AndThenOneDay]

Gilligan, come to my quarters at once!!

-the Skipper

[seekanddestroy]

This is all just a political ploy. Even if he rejects the money, the state can circumvent him and his decision, and accept and distribute the money. NONE OF THIS MEANS ANYTHING. This is just a P.R. ploy to get attention from the press.

[Whinger]

A selfish, ruthless little man, who cares nothing about American citizens in dire straits!

[learnsomething]

I wonder what this guys approval rating is. He is really anti-people.

[dems08]

But Bobbeeeeee

What about vol-cane-o mon-i-tor-ing?

[AZ AF VET]

Bobby, my advice. Just ask WWKD? What Would Kenneth DO?

[llykes]

I feel sorry for the people in that state that are hurting. I don't know how he can put his political goals before his constituents. Thank God that I don't live in that state.

[Progress08]

Wow. His Democratic opponent will have a field day in 3 years.

[learnsomething]

OH Yeah... It's gonna be delicious!

[MRb1000]

Just what his people need in his state less money. Yeah just give them lip service. Yeah this will help.

[ChristopherAtom]

Jindal can just use the power of bible to exorcise the demons that plague his state.

[rosiebond007]

JINDAHL - you have plenty of dough - there are a lot of y our constituents that don't hae your luxuries.

You should take ALL OR NOTHING and give folks a hand UP.

You hve condemned yourself to mediocrity !!

[ptobe]

Headline should read:

"Jindal to reject idea of ever being elected again"

[123dee]

lol

[TooLooze]

Haaaaaa!!!!!

[Grannysue]

Nice, make sure you put the party first there Bobby boy, after that coming out party you gave, it's no wonder the people of your State don't Tar and Feather you and run you outta town.

[arvay]

Heard a report on NPR yesterday that 30 percent of poor black kids in Louisiana live in an environment where lead is several times the amount considered hazardous. Estimates are it would cost about $300 million to clean up.

Can some reporter please ask Jindall if he plans to take the money for this purpose, or ill he refuse it?

[PhilipTaylor]

What an ignorant man Jindal is!

Let your people go homeless, drink dangerous water, and even starve to prove your point to the R1GHT W1NG that can not elect anyone!

[arvay]

It's worse. He has an advanced degree, he's not stupid. Just ruthless and uncaring.