Harry Reid, just wanting to help the little guy, wowrried about all those little casinos that may need stimulus monies (given that so many people aren't gambling any more - they don't have money to gamble with). Harry 'Land Deal - Help the casinos - We have failed in Iraq' Reid, just looking out for the little guy. Such a mensch.
Reid seeks to clarify stimulus rule on casinos
March 20, 2009 11:31 AM PDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Nevada Sen. Harry Reid has sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking for clarification to a provision that restricts casinos from using federal stimulus funds.
The Democratic majority leader says in a letter sent Friday that the provision is "overly broad" and is discouraging nonprofit groups from applying for stimulus money.
Reid argues that casinos are often the only suitable space for conferences and workshops held by community organizations. He also cites a women's group that often uses casino hotel rooms as transitional housing for victims of violence.
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