[uncbob]

The tenth is full functional, -- but states political regimes refuse to use it to fight the feds.

Most state legislatures are more than happy to grovel for federal funds either directly or with strings attached
That way they don't have to raise state taxes and can shift the blame to Washington

[FreeTally]

Most state legislatures are more than happy to grovel for federal funds either directly or with strings attached That way they don't have to raise state taxes and can shift the blame to Washington.

Unfortunately true. State-level politicians have more power with federal dollars.