Maine budget writers eye stimulus
4/3/09 | 7 comments
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Maine budget writers eye stimulus


By The Associated Press

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine lawmakers reviewing the governor’s two-year budget proposal are getting an update on federal stimulus aid.

Then they’re back to mixing open work sessions with private caucusing as the early stage of deliberations and negotiations continues.

Scheduled topics for Friday includes health and human services and the state office of information technology.

Finance Commissioner Ryan Low is due to handle the briefing on federal aid.

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On 4/3/09 at 9:50 AM, bosox21fan wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

It must be about time for one of the governor’s blue ribbon task force to be assembled. You can almost hear the money being pissed away.

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On 4/3/09 at 11:07 AM, nattybell wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

splash splash tinkle

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On 4/3/09 at 11:12 AM, nattybell wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

They are "eyeing" it with drooling mouths and open pockets.

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On 4/3/09 at 11:36 AM, SteveH wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Note from Maine Legislatures to Maine Citizens:

Do not worry taxpayers (and future taxpayers) we promise we are not going to use any of this stimulus money to fill budget gaps and pay for ongoing programs that would just increase our need for funding in the future. We will make sure it is really used for one-time programs and infrastructure projects to stimulate spending.

Now visualize them with their fingers crossed behind their backs and their noses growing longer, as the lie becomes as plain as the nose on their face.

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On 4/3/09 at 11:44 AM, Mainesurvivor wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

We're gonna get screwed again! I can feel it coming!

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On 4/3/09 at 3:45 PM, rodney wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

Never mind eyeing the stimulas, Deduct all funds from the Governor and running Mate Susan Gendron. Niether of them have a lick of common sense.

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On 4/5/09 at 9:05 AM, nattybell wrote:         Repeated separate thumbs down will cause comment to be hidden

JOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBS........

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