John Bell for Virginia

Kaine stimulus in Gainesville
By Dan Roem
Source: Gainesville Times
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 2009

Bell and incumbent Del. Bob Marshall (R-13th) disagree about whether the state should have accepted stimulus aid. Marshall voted to reject the money, citing that it was being financed in part by communist China and would mean more debt future generations would have to pay.

The Democrat said Monday that the difference is the government is supporting a hand-up, not a hand-out policy.

“We're giving them assistance that will help them succeed long-term, not just giving away free money," he said. Also, a good percentage of the stimulus package is tax credits or loan ability, not just straight-out giveaways.”

www.gainesville-times.com/news/2009/oct/13/kaine-stimulus-gainesville/