Eric Cantor, the House Republican Majority leader apparently has gone on record (FOX news) saying that the disaster funding should not take place without major cuts to first responders. FEMA is running out of money for disaster relief and the damages of hurricane Irene are estimated to run over $10 million. While Cantor and other GOP leaders agree that additional funding is needed they won’t okay it until more tax cuts are made. Though he made no such demands when George W. Bush ran up unprecedented bills, the White House pointed out.
He also sung a different tune when tropical storm Gaston hit Richmond, VA, the state he represents. He was right there to receive millions of federal aid to clean up wreckage and a damaged infrastructure. It seems he is caught between a rock and a hard place playing to his Tea Party supporters with demands for reduced taxes while claimed benefits for the state he represents. “This is of the essence” when disaster struck his state, now he seems willing to put roadblocks up for others. Budget watchers have noted this hypocrisy.
It should be an interesting congressional session when lawmakers return from the 5 week August vacation. A quick decision is demanded. Does the term “hoisted on his own petard” ring a bell?
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