Friday, March 13, 2009

Morning Roundup: Ramsey Complains About Helping the Needy and More Weirdness

Posted by Jeff Woods on Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 7:31 AM

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Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey complains that too much of the federal stimulus is directed at social programs. ... Nathan Vaughn snipes at Jason Mumpower over his state mileage reimbursements. "Sometimes they aren't doing the people's business, they're doing their own partisan political business." The lame Mumpower comeback: "Rep.Vaughn never served in any leadership positions, so I understand why he doesn't quite get it." ... Tennessee counties flunk pollution standards. ... Bredesen comes up with federal cash to expand bus service. ... Bill advances to let gun dealers stop taking thumbprints from buyers. ... Chattanooga paper opposes texting while driving. ... Beware the state income tax plan! Boo!

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