Crist joins 18 other Governors in Supporting Stimulus Bill

from Media General

Tue, February 03, 2009 - 2:13 PM
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist today joined 18 fellow governors, Republican and Democratic, in sending a letter to President Barack Obama signaling support for the stimulus bill, which passed last week in the U.S. House and is currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate.

Along with Crist, Republicans Arnold Schwarzenegger of California, James Douglas of Vermont, Jodi Rell of Connecticut were among the 18 governors who signed the letter.

"We are writing to express our support for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which passed last week in the House and is under consideration currently in the Senate," the letter states.

The letter adds: "As stewards of the economies of our respective states and regions, we urge the Congress to reach prompt resolution of all outstanding differences and you to sign the bill when it reaches your desk."

"We support the objectives of ARRA and welcome the partnership it offers us as governors," said Crist.