GOP-proposed cuts includes energy program for poor in Gibson's district

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http://www.thedailymail.net/articles/2011/01/24/news/doc4d3cbd5495adc882646324.txt

By Marc Heller
Johnson News Service
Published: Monday, January 24, 2011 2:08 AM EST

WASHINGTON - Temperatures could be below zero throughout Rep. Chris Gibson's congressional district Sunday night. But to help the poorest residents protect their homes from such cold, he'll have to buck a committee he just joined in Congress.

The House Republican Study Committee Thursday proposed to eliminate a U.S. Department of Energy program that helps protect low income residents' homes against harsh weather.

Gibson, R-Kinderhook, did not return a call Thursday seeking comment on the proposal, part of a broad range of cuts that would also end all federal support for rail service in the Hudson Valley, cut off funding for high-speed rail between New York City and Albany and likely end commercial passenger flights near the northern reaches of his district, in the Adirondacks.

[trotsky]

1. Seriously, WTF is wrong with these people?

Paris Hilton can't be asked to chip in even another 0.5%, but poor people are gonna have to freeze to get by.

[nuxvomica]

2. He doesn't care because the district is going away

Parts will be merged with other districts at reapportionment. He's just a tool.

[KharmaTrain]

3. The "Will Of The People"...

This is what "America" voted for...the codification of the age of selfishism and self interest. If I don't need it or use it, I'm not gonna pay for it or let someone else do it.

[SpiralHawk]

4. So this RepubliCrony is going AWOL from his responsibility to stand up

...and face the music, face the people he allegedly 'represents.'

How familiar. Going AWOL is a Republicon tradition.

[TxVietVet]

5. It epitomizes the greed factor of the conservanazis

if it doesn't help the rich or powerful, then screw it. conservanazis won't pay for anything that benefits the poor or general public. It's the greed and selfishness that is the cornerstone of conservanazi ideals.