Monica Davey a journalist fo the NYTimes writes about the spending of the Stimulus packing. She explains the challenges Obamas stimulus package faces. States already have projects lined up but there are far more in the way of project that are ready to go than we have money to fund them, Kevin A. Elshenhimer a Republican state representative reminds. There are many conflicts dealing with the package and here is just a little taste of what is to be worried. How will the money be spent and distributed for example, conflict arose in Massachussests where mayor Michael D. Bissonnette, a council of mayors and other leaders there were outraged to understand that one state proposal would deliver millions to the Massachusetts Turnpike rather than local road and bridge projects.
Also, to make sure the package works it determins rather local and governments can work through rules and resolve the bickering. There is also fear on rather governors might try to dicate where the money goes. In my opinion of course govnerns are going to try to argue where the money should try to be spent you can not just hand billions of dollars and expect a state to be quiet about recieving the money. Their going to voice their opinions on their ideas about infrasturcture, medicade or education spending. I feel this whole package is sent out way to fast. only 48 hours to conjure up a plan and then sign it is not a very good way to deal with the issue. Mark Sanford, Soucth Carolina chairman of the Republican Governors Association makes a good point by saying , "for every job the bill creates, American taxpayers will spend $223,000." All in all Monica is writing an overview to everyone about what different states did to get ready for the money that was to be handed to them and also she explains the conflict that each state governors and legislatures, state capitols and city hall faces. There is no telling what will happen to our economy i can only hope for the best.
