SCAM! It's a Reid!!

by Ich bin Ala-awkbarph Sun Mar 22, 2009 1:53 am

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.

The Senate approved the provision, introduced by Republican Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, last month in a 73-24 vote. Reid voted against the measure, while Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign supported it.

(Cue violins) Dingy Harry, cares--he really caaaaares about the casinos and how they are occasionally used to house victims of domestic violence, non-profit organization who hold "community organizer" meetings there (ACORN?).