Here's my problem with the stimulus bill: if the bulk of the money will need to be administered by local municipalities, who's watching what they're doing? Having worked in local government, the majority of people I met were hardworking and honest public servants. But it only takes a few to skim off the top. And the opportunities are endless. I just want to know who's responsible. Will call if I have to. Don't think I won't.
Update 02/18/09: Is it possible President Obama reads Outrage? He sent me an email (I know, I know. I just like saying that...) expressing his concern for accountability.
"I've assigned a team of managers to oversee the implementation of the recovery act. We are committed to making sure no dollar is wasted. But accountability begins with you. That's why my administration has created Recovery.gov, a new website where citizens can track every dollar spent and every job created. We'll invite you and your neighbors to weigh in with comments and questions." Stay tuned.
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