Boren Is Odd-Man-Out On Stimulus Package
Congressman Dan Boren, who pointedly declined to endorse Barack Obama in last year's presidential race, joined other House Democrats in voting to approve the president's $800-billion-plus economic stimulus package, likely one of the new president's most controversial measures.
The vote made Boren the only member of the Oklahoma congressional delegation to support the measure. The four Republican members all voted against it. The final vote was 244 to 188.
Not a single Republican voted for the package despite Obama's efforts to reach out to them. Obama said he was grateful the House moved the plan forward, citing the 2.6 million jobs lost last year as well as the 55,000 expected to be cut by the nation's biggest employers.
Boren said his decision was difficult, citing the size of the bill. He explained that the worst economic times since the Great Depression warrants enactment of the measure.
The vote made Boren the only member of the Oklahoma congressional delegation to support the measure. The four Republican members all voted against it. The final vote was 244 to 188.
Not a single Republican voted for the package despite Obama's efforts to reach out to them. Obama said he was grateful the House moved the plan forward, citing the 2.6 million jobs lost last year as well as the 55,000 expected to be cut by the nation's biggest employers.
Boren said his decision was difficult, citing the size of the bill. He explained that the worst economic times since the Great Depression warrants enactment of the measure.
Labels: Barack Obama, Dan Boren, Economic Stimulus Package
posted by Mike McCarville @ 9:47 AM
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