Gov. Daniels is REFUSING to accept the President's Unemployment portion of the Stimulus

[Cissi Sherlock]

Just Received!!!

Dear Friends:
I learned via our local news that Gov. Daniels is REFUSING to accept the President's Unemployment portion of the Stimulus. According to the governor, extending unemployment benefits would mean overhauling the system. When President Obama was asked this question by a reporter, (not in regards to Indiana) his response was that Governors could reverse the system once the economy picks up. I find this appalling and very hypocritical. I know many people who are unemployed and have been seeking employment but have been unable to secure it. Not extending their benefits would mean we will have many qualified people who are otherwise hard working, having NO Income! The Federal Government is offering a means and our Governor (who has likely never had to receive such benefits) has chosen to close that door. Please call the Governors office to voice your displeasure. Ask for: Christian Cain (the staff person who takes these calls) at 317-232-4567. The information below is very important as well. It deals with passing the President's budget without last minute amendments. Please respond accordingly.. Thank you so much. Together, we can make a difference. Feel free to pass this information on.

--- On Wed, 4/1/09, Daniel Mintz, MoveOn.org Political Action wrote:


From: Daniel Mintz, MoveOn.org Political Action
Subject: What the budget means for Indiana
To: "Stephanie Williams"
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 6:31 PM

Can you call Rep. Carson right now and ask him to pass Obama's budget without any last-minute amendments that weaken it?

Representative Andre Carson
Phone: [phone]

Report your call

Dear MoveOn member,
In the next 48 hours, both the House and Senate are set to take a crucial vote on President Obama's budget. It's a boldly progressive plan that closes tax loopholes for oil companies and banks while cutting taxes for 95% of working Americans.
In Indiana, that means 2.4 million families will get tax cuts if the budget passes.1 (I know it's April Fools' Day, but that number's no joke—2.4 million families!)
And closing those loopholes will save Indiana taxpayers $500 million that would otherwise go into the oil companies' pockets—money that can be used on investments in health care and energy.2
Republicans will probably oppose the budget en masse, so we need every last Democrat—like Rep. Carson—to stand tall and make sure it passes. Even Democrats who've pledged support need to hear that this is a top priority—and that voters want them to oppose any and all efforts to water it down.
Can you call Rep. Carson right now and ask him to pass Obama's budget without any last-minute amendments that weaken it?
Here's where to call:
Representative Andre Carson
Phone: [phone]
Then, please report your call by clicking here:

http://pol.moveon.org/call?tg=FHIN_07&cp_id=876&id=15855-11185057-FkBBO4x&t=4
Thanks for all you do.
–-Daniel, Carrie, Ilyse, Patrick S. and the rest of the team
Sources:
1. "Obama's Tax Cuts for American Families," Center for American Progress Action Fund
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51274&id=15855-11185057-FkBBO4x&t=5
2. "President Obama's Budget Eliminates Federal Giveaways to Big Oil and Gas," Center for American Progress Action Fund, March 12, 2009
http://www.moveon.org/r?r=51275&id=15855-11185057-FkBBO4x&t=6
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My interest in this is that I have family and know people on unemployment who could use a boost. And, from what I understand our sytem is out of money, anyway. Heck we already owe people from the money the president has borrowed. Why not put it to good use in the hand of those who really need it.

What are your feelings on this subject?

[Cissi Sherlock]

YUP! That's me!

We're in good company, aren't we!

I have another questions for you, but I will post it on your page.

[Steve Stuck]

I now just realized that I have seen your name in the Star. That is you!

[Cissi Sherlock]

Thanks, Steve!

I am glad you commented. I been wanting to tell yo for a long time that I respect your replies (agree or disagree).

Why???

Because.......There was one occasions when I was published in "Conversations" in the IndyStar and guess who i shared space with...YOU!!!!

Since then I have seen you there on several occasions and I always view reading your comments as a learning experience.

Thanks, Professor!!!

And, look - Here you go again, helping me out!

Thanks again, Prof!

[Steve Stuck]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

[Cissi Sherlock]

I heard about that.

can you give me details on the 10th Amendment and (maybe)( a few of the reasons why.

I read that they were extending unemployment benefits with a with a dry coffer. How can they do that? We have no money to compensate these people.

[Steve Stuck]

The reason why he didn't take the money was because of the strings attached. Federal regulation and management that would have been brought into the state and actually violated our state Constitutional rights. That is why many states are now seeing this bailout bill and its unintended consequences.

Many states are gearing up to sue the federal government under the 10th Amendment of the Constitution over these stipulations.

[Cissi Sherlock]

My though is since they already have the money allocated, put it to use for me and you. The money is already out there being and there is nothing we can do about it. They didn't ask us. so, our unemployed might as well benefit. People like my son who was laid off from the NEW airport for lack of work!

Then I read today that they want to tax us more for mistake of the CIB. Didn't we already pay for that?

By the way, if you don't mind traveling to Avon, my mother needs a handyman and a gardener. We have had 12 in the last two years and they prove to be as stable as the economy. With that picture of your beautiful family, I feel you might stick around just for them. And, you are a Smoosier, LIKE ME!