AREA LAWMAKERS ON THE STIMULUS BILL
Compiled by staff writer Herman Wang
“I am disappointed that Congress has chosen to borrow and spend nearly $1 trillion without solving the issues that created this economic crisis — credit and housing.” — Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., who voted against the bill
“Mostly, this is spending, not stimulus. Most of the spending in this bill does not come soon enough to help quickly. Most of the tax cuts in the bill are welcome, but not stimulative.” — Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., who voted against the bill
“This economic stimulus bill is yet another example of Congress throwing money at the symptoms but not getting to the root of the problem.” — Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., who voted against the bill
“We are saddling the next generation of children and grandchildren with an unbelievable debt while trying to stimulate the economy in a nickel-and-dime fashion.” — Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., who voted against the bill
“This legislation represents some hard-won compromises that will take our economy back toward recovery.” — Rep. Lincoln Davis, D.-Tenn., who voted for the bill
“Republicans have great empathy with the people who are hurting, but there is little faith that the federal government is going to make things better.” — Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., who voted against the bill
“I still think the package as it was put together was a bad idea. It really expands the social programs of this country, including entitlement programs that we already know we have a problem with.” Rep. Nathan Deal, R.-Ga., who voted against the bill
