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01-30-2009, 04:12 PM
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/toby_harnden/blog/2009/01/29/honour_roll_the_11_democrats_who_voted_against_the _stimulus_bill
1. Bobby Bright (http://bright.house.gov/index.html) - Alabama's second district
Bright said (http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901290321): "I feel strongly that the American people must have confidence that a recovery package is worth its tremendous price tag. Congress could have done this by simply focusing on investments in infrastructure and targeted tax relief for individuals and small businesses, but this legislation includes billions in additional spending that will have little effect on the economy."
2. Parker Griffith (http://griffith.house.gov/)- Alabama's fifth district
He said (http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3306)he wanted more funding for projects "such as NASA, water and sewer and transportation" in the fifth district. "We need to jump start our economy and create new jobs, but this bill does not do enough to cut taxes, support small businesses or invest in our research and development programs. I hope that we can work together to improve this bill as it moves through the process so that taxpayers are protected and we do more to invest in the programs and projects important to North Alabama."
3. Allen Boyd (http://www.house.gov/boyd/) - Florida's second district
He said (http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2009Jan28BOYDCALLSFORSTIMULUSPACKAGE.php): "I have serious concerns that this level of deficit spending without a plan toward fiscal responsibility will only make our economic problems worse. This stimulus package does not address the issues that we know are at least partly responsible for the economic downturn, and that is years of irresponsible fiscal policies rooted in out-of-control spending and borrowing."
4. Walt Minnick (http://www.idahostatesman.com/1419/story/649405.html) - Idaho's first district
He said (http://www.idahostatesman.com/1419/story/649405.html): "Economic stimulus, no matter how much you spend, is only going to work if the US banking and financial system is also functioning." He added that until banks are lending money again, it's unrealistic to expect results.
5. Brad Ellsworth (http://www.ellsworth.house.gov/) - Indiana's eighth district
He said (http://www.indystar.com/article/20090129/NEWS05/901290431) that he supported many of the provisions in the bill and "it's clear that our economy cannot get back on its feet without some help."
But "there were far too many provisions that would provide little to no economic stimulus. I hope that the Senate and conference processes will result in an improved final bill."
6. Frank Kratovil (http://kratovil.house.gov/) - Maryland's first district
He said (http://kratovil.house.gov/2009/01/congressman-kratovil-works-to-strip-wasteful-spending-from-upcoming-stimulus-package.shtml)before the vote: "A stimulus package of this unimaginable size needs to be met with the reality that a recovery and reinvestment plan is an extraordinary response to an extraordinary crisis. It is not an opportunity to abandon fiscal discipline in lieu wasteful spending. The plan includes projects to the tune of $200 million to rebuild the National Mall and $50 million in funding for the National Endowment of the Arts. Although these may be admirable causes, they certainly are not emergencies and should not be lumped in with legitimate efforts to strengthen our economy and get people back to work."
7. Collin Peterson (http://collinpeterson.house.gov/) - Minnesota's seventh district
He said (http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=49102&legislative_tag=1) in a statement (http://collinpeterson.house.gov/press/111th/stimulus%20statement.html): "In this difficult economy, many in Congress are rushing to write and pass another massive federal spending bill. In my view, what we're considering will not solve our problems, and may in fact make matters worse." He added that the bill should have focussed on "programs directly resulting in job creation and infrastructure projects, and for unemployment compensation and food stamps".
8. Gene Taylor (http://www.taylor.house.gov/)- Mississippi's 4th district
He said (http://www.sunherald.com/pageone/story/1098093.html): "If anything is in it for the Coast, I don't know. I don't think it's worth the $800-billion price tag. I do think there are lower cost ways to stimulate the economy. For example, the multi-peril bill (http://slabbed.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/us-representative-gene-taylor-on-his-multi-peril-insurance-bill-hr3121/) will pay for itself."
9. Heath Shuler (http://shuler.house.gov/) - North Carolina's 11th district
He said (http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990129019): "The legislation before the House today contained too much additional spending in areas that will not offer immediate economic stimulus."
10. Paul Kanjorski (http://kanjorski.house.gov/) - Pennsylvania's 11th district
He said (http://kanjorski.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1421&Itemid=1):"I strongly agree that we must stimulate our economy to help it recover from the current crisis. However, considering the magnitude of this program, is vitally important that the Congress and American people fully understand both the problem and proposed solution. All Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle needed to provide their input, but unfortunately this was not possible."
11. Jim Cooper (http://www.cooper.house.gov/)- Tennessee's fifth district
He said (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=76211&catid=2): "This bill had too many congressional pet projects and too few of President Obama's plans for jump-starting the economy. I hope the next version of the bill stays closer to its purpose: helping America recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.''
1. Bobby Bright (http://bright.house.gov/index.html) - Alabama's second district
Bright said (http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009901290321): "I feel strongly that the American people must have confidence that a recovery package is worth its tremendous price tag. Congress could have done this by simply focusing on investments in infrastructure and targeted tax relief for individuals and small businesses, but this legislation includes billions in additional spending that will have little effect on the economy."
2. Parker Griffith (http://griffith.house.gov/)- Alabama's fifth district
He said (http://www.leftinalabama.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=3306)he wanted more funding for projects "such as NASA, water and sewer and transportation" in the fifth district. "We need to jump start our economy and create new jobs, but this bill does not do enough to cut taxes, support small businesses or invest in our research and development programs. I hope that we can work together to improve this bill as it moves through the process so that taxpayers are protected and we do more to invest in the programs and projects important to North Alabama."
3. Allen Boyd (http://www.house.gov/boyd/) - Florida's second district
He said (http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2009Jan28BOYDCALLSFORSTIMULUSPACKAGE.php): "I have serious concerns that this level of deficit spending without a plan toward fiscal responsibility will only make our economic problems worse. This stimulus package does not address the issues that we know are at least partly responsible for the economic downturn, and that is years of irresponsible fiscal policies rooted in out-of-control spending and borrowing."
4. Walt Minnick (http://www.idahostatesman.com/1419/story/649405.html) - Idaho's first district
He said (http://www.idahostatesman.com/1419/story/649405.html): "Economic stimulus, no matter how much you spend, is only going to work if the US banking and financial system is also functioning." He added that until banks are lending money again, it's unrealistic to expect results.
5. Brad Ellsworth (http://www.ellsworth.house.gov/) - Indiana's eighth district
He said (http://www.indystar.com/article/20090129/NEWS05/901290431) that he supported many of the provisions in the bill and "it's clear that our economy cannot get back on its feet without some help."
But "there were far too many provisions that would provide little to no economic stimulus. I hope that the Senate and conference processes will result in an improved final bill."
6. Frank Kratovil (http://kratovil.house.gov/) - Maryland's first district
He said (http://kratovil.house.gov/2009/01/congressman-kratovil-works-to-strip-wasteful-spending-from-upcoming-stimulus-package.shtml)before the vote: "A stimulus package of this unimaginable size needs to be met with the reality that a recovery and reinvestment plan is an extraordinary response to an extraordinary crisis. It is not an opportunity to abandon fiscal discipline in lieu wasteful spending. The plan includes projects to the tune of $200 million to rebuild the National Mall and $50 million in funding for the National Endowment of the Arts. Although these may be admirable causes, they certainly are not emergencies and should not be lumped in with legitimate efforts to strengthen our economy and get people back to work."
7. Collin Peterson (http://collinpeterson.house.gov/) - Minnesota's seventh district
He said (http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/politics/index.cfm?page=article_bureau&id=49102&legislative_tag=1) in a statement (http://collinpeterson.house.gov/press/111th/stimulus%20statement.html): "In this difficult economy, many in Congress are rushing to write and pass another massive federal spending bill. In my view, what we're considering will not solve our problems, and may in fact make matters worse." He added that the bill should have focussed on "programs directly resulting in job creation and infrastructure projects, and for unemployment compensation and food stamps".
8. Gene Taylor (http://www.taylor.house.gov/)- Mississippi's 4th district
He said (http://www.sunherald.com/pageone/story/1098093.html): "If anything is in it for the Coast, I don't know. I don't think it's worth the $800-billion price tag. I do think there are lower cost ways to stimulate the economy. For example, the multi-peril bill (http://slabbed.wordpress.com/2008/01/07/us-representative-gene-taylor-on-his-multi-peril-insurance-bill-hr3121/) will pay for itself."
9. Heath Shuler (http://shuler.house.gov/) - North Carolina's 11th district
He said (http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990129019): "The legislation before the House today contained too much additional spending in areas that will not offer immediate economic stimulus."
10. Paul Kanjorski (http://kanjorski.house.gov/) - Pennsylvania's 11th district
He said (http://kanjorski.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1421&Itemid=1):"I strongly agree that we must stimulate our economy to help it recover from the current crisis. However, considering the magnitude of this program, is vitally important that the Congress and American people fully understand both the problem and proposed solution. All Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle needed to provide their input, but unfortunately this was not possible."
11. Jim Cooper (http://www.cooper.house.gov/)- Tennessee's fifth district
He said (http://www.wbir.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=76211&catid=2): "This bill had too many congressional pet projects and too few of President Obama's plans for jump-starting the economy. I hope the next version of the bill stays closer to its purpose: helping America recover from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.''