Our state has 2 senators, Webb & Warner, both dems. I wrote both asking to vote against it. Warner's office replied; ( cut & paste )...
----------------------------------------------------------
Thank you for contacting me with your views on the economic stimulus package. In order to best represent you as your United States Senator, it is vital that I hear your view on this and other important matters.
We have received numerous responses from across the Commonwealth from those both in favor of the stimulus and those opposed. I understand concerns about the expense of the bill and about certain provisions included in the package. Although no effort on this scale will be perfect, President Obama and the relevant Congressional committees have been in close consultation with our state and local officials and a wide range of economic experts who have indicated that this agreement represents a prudent and effective path to economic recovery. To do nothing could lead to catastrophic consequences for small businesses and working families across the country.
The committees drafting the legislation have provided for unprecedented oversight, accountability and transparency to ensure that taxpayers' money is handled carefully and used in the most efficient and effective manner possible. You should know that a Recovery Act and Transparency Board will oversee the disbursement of the funds and a website provided by the White House, www.recovery.gov, will post detailed information about recovery spending.
Again, thank you for your input. As we move forward in the 111th Congress, please continue to be in touch with your opinions and concerns.
Sincerely,
MARK R. WARNER
United States Senator
----------------------------------------------------------
OK, here's what makes me steamed... I can see that He has already made up his mind on the vote, no matter what his people think. A letter I would have been satisfied with would be like " Thanks for contacting me, I will analyze ALL input from my people, then render an appropriate vote".... Or something like that. They could give a Crap....
Rick L.