Ohio Gov. Kasich Refuses Federal Aid After Twister Devastation

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Ohio Gov. Kasich Refuses Federal Aid After Twister Devastation


From Cincinnati.com, the news that Ohio Governor John Kasich has said no to federal aid, even after a disastrous few days of lethal twisters.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich said thanks but no thanks to immediate federal disaster relief Saturday, even as governors in Indiana and Kentucky welcomed the help.

Kasich did not rule out asking for assistance later, but his decision means tornado-ravaged towns in Ohio will not get federal aid now and are not eligible at this time for potentially millions of dollars in payments and loans.

The governor said Ohio can respond to the crisis without federal help and he would not ask federal authorities to declare the region a disaster area.

Unsurprisingly, some say the move is more about politics than helping those affected by the storms. ................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/825457/ohio_gov._kasich_refuses_federal_aid_after_twister_devastation/

[get the red out]

1. He shouldn't have that right!

What a bastard, the people in his state are affected, they pay taxes, he is not allowing them to get what they have a right to receive.

He is the one making sure their tax dollars are squandered, not the Federal Government. What a total piece of shit.

[Old and In the Way]

2. Voting Republican is bad for your physical/fiscal health.

Ohioan's are all Ayn Randers* whether they like it or not.




* The fact that Ayn Rand used Medicare/social security later in life, notwithstanding.

[Myrina]

3. Thank you, Mr. Kasich, for ensuring your own defeat next election cycle.

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