But that hasn't slowed Rep. C.W. Bill Young, who will send more money home than all but one member of the U.S. House. Young, 76, a Republican from Indian Shores, has slipped $128-million for pet projects into federal appropriations bills, mostly for defense contractors and colleges in Pinellas County.
Florida Rep. C.W. "Bill" Young, the top Republican on the Defense Appropriations panel, received $142 million.
I complain, I worry and I vent because FL-10 is a pickup opportunity with or without Rep. Young retiring (which is a possibility). The status quo from the left -- (Samm) Simpson running her campaign the same way as in the past and/or lacking another Democratic challenger who can fundraise against Young -- is just blowing this chance.The author urges Kossacks:
both nationally and locally to try to get involved with Samm Simpson and help give her the proper direction to victory.It is the author's hope that
Simpson will focus on her opponent and not on literary allusions that blasts the president. Focus on the issues facing the local populous and not on the conspiracy theories behind 9-11 and the invasion of Iraq.If Simpson ever hopes to be a serious candidate, i.e, one with a chance of winning, that would be good advice to listen to.
angrily pointed to a new radio ad campaign this week by Democrats accusing him of opposing increased benefits in Medicare for seniors.Here is the text of the ad to which Young reacted angrily:
The DCCC is responsible for the content of this advertising, not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.The ad is in response to Young voting against H R 3162 to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. ROLL CALL 787, 8/1/2007.
Did you know Bill Young receives health care at taxpayers' expense, but voted against lowering senior's Medicare deductibles and co-payments for preventative care? Tell Congressman Young to put seniors first.
All I can say is that if they (Democrats) think they can do it (convince him not to run) by pressuring me, they’re wrong.So when did Old Bill Young get to be such an angry old man?
