N.O. and China

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by Krimson X

... for economic development. Remember, Bobby "Brady" Jindal turned down the stimulus money for Louisiana.

And justly so, someone down there has to be looking long term Attempt to override La. governor on stimulus fails - BusinessWeek

The stimulus money would give unemployment benefits to thousands of people who normally wouldn't be eligible for them, like certain part-time workers and people who leave jobs because of domestic abuse or a family member's disability, and it would expand benefits to some others, including those with dependents.

Opponents, including Jindal's labor secretary Tim Barfield and business groups, argued the acceptance of those funds would force businesses to pay higher unemployment taxes. Barfield said that could cripple their ability to recover from the recession.

Companies' unemployment tax rates are tied to three years of their unemployment claims history. Barfield said if benefits are expanded, businesses' claims history could increase, driving up their tax rates in the future.

But what would Tim Barfield know about business anyway

[Krimson X]

Originally Posted by Wagner

But what would Tim Barfield know about business anyway

I know Tim, and Jindal as a matter of fact. Voted for him last cycle. According to the article, aside fron the unemployment funds, Jindal will accept $1 billion of the stimulus funds after criticizing it to begin with.

[Wagner]

Originally Posted by Krimson X

I know Tim, and Jindal as a matter of fact. Voted for him last cycle. According to the article, aside fron the unemployment funds, Jindal will accept $1 billion of the stimulus funds after criticizing it to begin with.

Do you know the facts of acceptance? Wonder if it carries the same penalties for businesses.