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# of stimulus jobs in Ga. overstated
Atlanta Journal and Constipation ^ | 11/15/09 | AP

Posted on 11/15/2009 12:23:14 PM PST by Principled

ATLANTA - An analysis suggests recipients of federal stimulus dollars have overstated the number of jobs created or saved in Georgia.

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In one such case, the Central Savannah River Area Economic Opportunity Authority in Augusta reported saving 317 jobs.

But fiscal officer Chris Whitley says that represents the number of Head Start workers who received 2.3 percent raises from the stimulus funds.

(Excerpt) Read more at accessnorthgeorgia.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: lies; obama; unemployment
woops
1 posted on 11/15/2009 12:23:16 PM PST by Principled
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To: Principled

DOH!

The report was the number of gov workers who got a raise... not the number of jobs saved...

DOH!


2 posted on 11/15/2009 12:24:23 PM PST by Principled (Get the capital back! NRST!)
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To: Principled

“Overstated.” NO, it’s called LYING!!!!


3 posted on 11/15/2009 12:30:59 PM PST by Oldpuppymax (AGENDA OF THE LEFT EXPOSED)
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To: Oldpuppymax

Can you imagine the stupidity???

When asked how many jobs were “saved”, the answer was instead how many gov’t workers got a raise!

just DAMN!


4 posted on 11/15/2009 12:32:17 PM PST by Principled (Get the capital back! NRST!)
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To: Principled

I was wondering if we could sell those stimulus
signs on Ebay.

This sign cost the government 27,000 dollars
but you can have one just like it for $39.95.
These are not cheap new made signs from Hong Kong
but the real deal found in a ACORN warehouse.
The supply is limited to the first 1000 callers
so please if you want one at this price please call now.

Imagine how envious your neighbors will be when they
see you tearing up the drive with one of these babies
posted on the front lawn. Call Now!

Remember the first 500 callers will receive a free copy
of “Diplomatic Protocol” in Japanese, Korean, and Iranian
signed by the Secretary of State, Hillery R.Clinton!!

Act now, and this special offer can be yours,
TWO, TWO signs with TWO signed copies of Clinton’s
book, “Diplomatic Protocol” for only $ 87.50.

Remember our 800 number is 1-799-1600-PENN.


5 posted on 11/15/2009 12:47:35 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Principled

Wait just a doggone minute there. Stimulus funds were used for pay raises for Head Start workers?

What is wrong with THAT picture?


6 posted on 11/15/2009 12:57:53 PM PST by savedbygrace (You are only leading if someone follows. Otherwise, you just wandered off... [Smokin' Joe])
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To: Principled

“# of stimulus jobs in Ga. overstated”

I’m sure you can actually insert the state of your choice in this title. I’m personally aware of attempts at the local school district to show stimulus’ positive results were there were none. A friend was there to see to it that did not happen. BTW, that was were NO money had come. Lies are unbelievable from those who want to fabricate something to make our chosen one look good.


7 posted on 11/15/2009 1:44:56 PM PST by Blue Collar Christian (I forget the last time I made a mistake. It's handy. ><BCC> NRA)
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To: savedbygrace

It was a “shovel-ready” project.


8 posted on 11/15/2009 2:02:09 PM PST by scrabblehack
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To: Principled

From what I’ve read, most of the money has gone to state government and road projects.

And signs, lots of signs.


9 posted on 11/15/2009 2:10:31 PM PST by This_far (Mandatory insurance! I thought it was about health care?)
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To: This_far

More signs than anything - and the barrels they rent when they do road work!

Last summer a project was announced in my area - few weeks later the barrels showed up and we figured the road work would be started promptly what with the expense of renting those barrels among other things.

Well, the roadwork did start but not until mid october. It was done in 10 days.

And the barrels? Still being rented and along Hwy 283.

All those stimulus funds to the barrel-rental co is really helping.


10 posted on 11/15/2009 2:13:46 PM PST by Principled (Get the capital back! NRST!)
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To: scrabblehack

Still is.

;-)


11 posted on 11/15/2009 2:24:41 PM PST by savedbygrace (You are only leading if someone follows. Otherwise, you just wandered off... [Smokin' Joe])
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To: Principled

You’ve made me curious... the airport is being repaved. I’ll have to peek over the fence and see if there are bbls or signs.


12 posted on 11/15/2009 3:05:12 PM PST by This_far (Mandatory insurance! I thought it was about health care?)
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