StimulusWatch.org is a great resource to find out how money from the current “economic stimulus” package is proposed to be spent in your state. In addition to listing all projects in your state, you can vote whether or not you believe the proposed project is critical. Some highly questionable examples include:
Laurel, MS - doorbells on housing for the elderly
Austin, TX - disc golf course
Las Vegas, NV - Performing Art Center
Chula Vista, CA - dog park
Lewiston, ME - a couple of dog parks
Evansville, IN - Microsoft Office licenses
Arlington, TX - golf course renovations
Austin, TX - boardwalk along lake
Cidra, PR - little league parking lot
Hampstead, NY - indoor soccer field
Salt Lake City, UT - baseball diamond viewing stands and concession booth upgrades
I suppose the idea is that all this spending will cure the nations ills caused by too much credit, too much spending, too much regulation and intervention into private businesses and markets, and fractional-reserve banking.
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