\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110928/NEWS01/109280328 Selected quotes: When Renaissance Square was being negotiated, Schumer was pushing the sides to reach an agreement, because federal funds hung in the balance. When the fast ferry was being developed, Schumer was there, chasing federal grants to help make it a reality. And less than three months ago, as Midtown prepared to welcome PAETEC and before the company was sold to Arkansas-based Windstream, Schumer was there, to say he was pressing for $2 million in federal grants to help with infrastructure improvements there. "I believe we always say no, when we should say yes," he said. "And I know that the chance of success is not 100 percent in any of these, but I work real hard to do them and some of them will succeed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 He's just sticking up for his constituents who elected him to bring them their fair share of free Federal money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keukasmallies Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 or maybe he saw a camera nearby....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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