Alabama May Reject Some Stimulus Money

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Gov. Bob Riley said he may reject
about $66 million of the federal economic stimulus funds that were
earmarked to help states fund unemployment benefits.
Riley made the comments Sunday in an interview with the
Birmingham News.
Riley, who is attending the National Governors Association
meeting in Washington, said he's concerned about federal rules that
could interfere with state's ability to write laws and regulations.
Republican governors Haley Barbour of Mississippi and Bobby
Jindal of Louisiana are also raising questions about taking the
stimulus funds.
Many governors are dealing with budget crises that have followed
staggering unemployment, rising foreclosures and plummeting tax
revenue.

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