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July 26, 2010, 10:31 PM
The federal government claims Berks has received $245.8 million in stimulus funds. But, using a variety of local, state and federal sources, the Reading Eagle was able to identify only $136.9 million in spending.
And while some of the projects funded by stimulus funds are very much in evidence, the jobs that were supposed to come along with the money are not. In fact, unemployment in Berks rose to 9.9 percent at the end of May, up 1.2 percentage points from May 2009, a few months after the stimulus money became available.
County officials said road and bridge improvements are nice for the community, but what Berks really needs is to get people working.
And while some of the projects funded by stimulus funds are very much in evidence, the jobs that were supposed to come along with the money are not. In fact, unemployment in Berks rose to 9.9 percent at the end of May, up 1.2 percentage points from May 2009, a few months after the stimulus money became available.
County officials said road and bridge improvements are nice for the community, but what Berks really needs is to get people working.
Joe
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June 29, 2010, 02:44 PM
The most fundamental responsibility of anyone entrusted with spending others’ money is to set a budget. Any corporate CFO or charity treasurer who failed in this basic responsibility would be in serious trouble. But that is precisely what Congress is doing right now, for the first time in the history of modern budgeting.
May 20, 2010, 10:11 PM
After two straight elections with huge gains for Democrats, Democrats control the entire federal government. You’d think they would be happy--but Democratic voters and officeholders alike are increasingly grumpy.
Feedback
Thank you Joe for voting NO!! I just hope that many of those who voted YES will be on the outside looking in come November.Kate Harrison
I watched you speak last night. Despite the outcome, thank you for fighting the good fight!
Jordan Hill
THANK YOU for having the courage to stand up and fight for our country. You are a true patriot! God bless!
Jennifer Hatton
Joe, I am a Small Business owner and I am against this Bill...Thanks you for listening to the people you serve...I wish others would follow your lead.
Jason Moyer
I like being confident that my congressman is voting against this Bill. That stinks to high Heaven.Thanks Joe for being such a stand up guy and doing what your constituents sent you there to do. THANKS Joe Pitts you rock!!!!!!!
Kay Weaver Gibbs
Thanks for adding me, Congressman. My family appreciates your work and service.
Corie Rafols Moore
I agree with your assessment. Our freedoms are being confiscated. Please continue to stand and fight for us.
Hugh Macready
Nice to meet you Joe. Good luck!!! :)
Andrea Dombrowski
Government is not the solution to the problem, Government is the problem as President Reagan used to say
David Quirk
Keep up the good work Congressman Pitts. Stand strong for fiscal discipline.
Andrew Cole
Thanks Congressman for all you do!
Mimi Sack
Great video. This shows why success in Afghanistan is so important.
Chris Morris
Jobs Congressman. Tax Cut Congressman. Defender of Life Congressman. and still, even after I've moved to the West Coast, I'm glad to call him MY CONGRESSMAN! GO JOE GO!! You have my absentee ballot vote!!!
Brandon Danz
events
Summer PicnicJoin Joe Pitts and Bryan Cutler for Pennsylvania State Representative
Smithgall Farm
Saturday June 12
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Volunteers Picnic
Joe Pitts for Congress is holding a picnic for volunteers
Saturday July 17
(more details to follow)
Coalition for Advancing Freedom Chicken Dinner
New Garden Township Park
Saturday May 29
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Reamstown Memorial Day Service
Salem Evangelical and Reformed Church in Reamstown
Sunday May 30
4:00pm
Kennett Square Memorial Day parade
Monday May 31,
10:00am
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Thursday, May 13
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Joe Pitts Sign Party
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Croquet Tournament 3:00 pm
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Congressman Joe Pitts' Annual Croquet Tournament
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