Indiana

Whoops, There It Is!!!

By Abdul Hakim-Shabazz

Either someone jumped the gun this afternoon  or Indiana Congressman Andre Carson had a change of heart on a continuing resolution to keep the federal government running.

His Office sent out a news release shortly after the House of Representatives passed the resolution.  It read as follows…

Carson opposes latest Continuing Resolution

D.C. ? Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to the House vote on another short-term spending bill. Congressman Carson voted against the three-week extension.

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?While most Americans agree that reducing the deficit and spending are important, it should not be at the cost of critical investments that put people back to work. By refusing to compromise on a measure that funds the government for the full year, Republicans have forced another temporary extension to fund the federal government.

?Today?s vote continues the climate of doubt that is hampering our economy. The uncertainty from week-to-week combined with the random and irresponsible cuts pushed by Republicans is undermining our nation?s recovery and job creation.?

The problem is that Carson voted for the resolution.  Which later read the following…

Carson STATEMENT ON latest Continuing Resolution

Congressman André Carson released the following statement today in response to the House vote on another short-term spending bill.

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?While most Americans agree that reducing the deficit and spending are important, it should not be at the cost of critical investments that put people back to work. By refusing to compromise on a measure that funds the government for the full year, Republicans have forced another temporary extension to fund the federal government.

?In order to prevent a shutdown I supported today?s resolution. The uncertainty that is caused by week-to-week funding must come to an end because Americans demand that we do better.?

As I can attest personally, always double check before you hit send.

Full post as published by Indiana Barrister on March 15, 2011 (boomark / email).