Monday, September 29, 2008

Az Reps Grijalva and Giffords vote NO on $700 B giveaway ...

Here's what the Az Daily Star reports that Dem Congress Critters Grijalva and Gifford say about their 'no' vote on the latest Bush Co money grab.
Reps. Giffords, Grijalva explain vote against bailout

[Grijalva's position appears to have been taken from the statement on his official web site]

Giffords position is reported as coming from a spokesman via e-mail:
“She [Gabrielle Giffords] believes action is needed to address the status of the financial markets but she wasn't convinced that this bill was the right one and thinks it was rushed.”
Here's Grijalva's statement as it appears on his web site:

Grijalva Votes to Defeat Bailout

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva released a statement regarding his vote against the Bush-Paulson financial bill.

“I am not in disagreement that there is a financial crisis in our country. Daily the headlines deliver news of another bank in crisis.

“I am in disagreement of a proposal that is rushed and more importantly does not advocate equally for main street and strong protections for working families.

[ ... ]
Giffords web site did not connect for some reason. Here's the address: http://giffords.house.gov/

Raul Grijalva voted against the FISA abomination also. Giffords voted for the FISA abomination.

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