Stimulus Program fraught with waste, report says


	Stimulus Program fraught with waste, report says

chestnut501

6-16-2009 8:49 AM

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A Republican senator's office says stimulus funds are going toward dubious projects, such as a $3.4-million tunnel for turtles. Obama aides say the report is flawed.
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6-16-2009 7:37 PM

disenchantedcitizen

Clearly pet projects.

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