The article “States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash” was written by Monica Davey, a journalist and reporter for the New York Times. Four other reporters contributed information to this article. It appeared on the front page of the New York Times on February 16th 2009. The New York Times is a nationally distributed daily newspaper, based in New York City. It is the largest metropolitan newspaper in the country. On political and social issues the NY Times is liberal leaning. The article is targeted at the American public, especially at anyone who is interested in politics and the current economical crisis.
“States and Cities in Scramble for Stimulus Cash” was written to show the reader that no consensus has been reached amongst and within the states as to how the stimulus money should be used. The author’s main point is that some states have already made plans for spending the money, whereas others are still arguing about whether to take it at all. Also, within the states, there is considerable debate between state and local governments centered on more specific issues, such as which infrastructure improvements to use the funds for and which parts of the state to give them to. Some states without looming deficits are worried about not receiving funds for certain areas at all, and others are revising their budgets to ensure eligibility for certain funds. It is evident that the debate will not come to an end any time soon.
