Bail Out Bill Earmarks

[NashVegas]

Is it true there are handouts for a company that makes wooden arrows, and other earmarks that have nothing to do with the credit crunch?

[ellenfl]

1. i am not sure of the details but i understand

some pork was added to get the replicans to vote 'yes' on this incarnation. at least that is what i heard last night after the senate vote.

ellen fl

[Not the Only One]

2. Yes. "Sweeteners" for the crap sandwich

Senators attached a provision repealing a 39-cent excise tax on wooden arrows designed for children to an historic $700 billion financial-markets rescue that passed tonight by a vote of 74-25. The provision, originally proposed by Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith , will save manufacturers such as Rose City Archery in Myrtle Point, Oregon, about $200,000 a year.

It's one of dozens of tax breaks benefiting Hollywood producers, stock-car racetrack owners and Virgin Islands rum-makers included in the broader legislation in an effort to win support from House Republicans, whose defection contributed to a rejection of an earlier version of the legislation two days ago on a 228-205 vote.

[NashVegas]

4. Ugh

ugh ugh ....

[VP505]

3. Yep, its true

Where else besides the US Congress can adding a billion more in cost while the overseers and regulators look the other way be called an improved fix.:cry: