Thread by @marywag2947

Watching User Clip: Jim McGovern v. Jason Smith @CSPAN c-span.org/video/?c494878…

I've had a difficult time finding out what "the formula" that @RepJasonSmith Smith talks about in this clip. I think that what he's referring to is the American Rescue Plan uses a modified Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) formula and funding to counties based on

population numbers.

I haven't found information on the "modified" CDBG formula. Here's what I found on eligibility for the grants.

Most metropolitan areas vote for Democrats. Most states that are liberal or lean that way are more populated than those that are conservative or lean conservative. So, it stands to reason that more funding would go to those areas of the country.

I have considered myself an Independent until after the 2016 election. I know that this country's politics, unfortunately, is built on a two party system. At this point in time, living in Missouri, there is not a chance that I would vote for a GOP candidate for a state or federal

position. That said, I agree with many in the Republican party that a lot of the funding in this bill shouldn't be there. Examples include: $1.5 million earmarked for the Seaway International Bridge connecting New York to Canada and $470 million for libraries, museums, arts and

humanities agencies. The money going to states and local governments should help libraries and state/local gov't owned museums.

#AmericanRescuePlan

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