Spending bill contains local earmarks
Tribune ChronicleWARREN - Nearly $700,000 in federal earmark dollars has been secured for justice system projects in Weathersfield and Youngstown.
U.S. Rep. Timothy J. Ryan announced Friday that included in the $1.45 million the Commerce, Justice and Science spending bill coming to the 17th Congressional District is $495,000 for a communication tower in Weathersfield and $200,000 for Police Athletic League activities in Youngstown.
The bill still needs Senate approval and to be signed by President Barack Obama.
In Weathersfield, the proposal is to build a 190 foot communication tower that would be used by the township, Niles and McDonald police, fire and road departments.
In Youngstown, the athletic league funding will be used toward the creation of a pilot program that addresses gang related crime in several communities with the goal of providing youth activities during non-school hours through athletic, educational and enrichment programs.
''We are helping our local law enforcement officials by helping them expand their reach, both in traditional law enforcement roles, but also in community and preventive tactics that in the long run will keep kids from turning to crime as an alternative and reduce the number of repeat offenders on our streets,'' Ryan said.
Other programs in line to receive money are:
- Akron Oriana Halfway House, $100,000, for a pilot program to treat chronic misdemeanor offenders from becoming felony repeat offenders through rehabilitation and treatment services;
- Portage County commissioners, adult probation department, $200,000, to prepare offenders to return to society by providing them social skills, such as getting and keeping a job, counseling and schooling;
-Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, $455,000, to enhance the agency's system for capturing and maintaining arrest and fingerprint images.
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bradinwarren
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06-22-09 5:04 AM
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thank you tim ryan ,you are a complete waste of tax payers time....all that money and you did nothing to help warren,oh you never help out warren...yes a new police tower is for a good cause but 200,000 for police athletic league come on..thank god i did not vote for you ...i cant wait for good ol jim to be out because i hope he will run for office again and he will always have my vote..and that is bad to know that a man who did prison time could get more votes than you would oh yea he can also get more things done for this entire valley than you ever would you fool
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Sassysue
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06-20-09 9:23 PM
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Mr. Ryan, The safety forces in Warren need a new state of the art gymnasium. After all they need to be fit since they now do the work of 5 or 6 thanks to OB.
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insider
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06-20-09 10:17 AM
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Unemployment is soaring, factories and mills sit idle, retirees IRA's are down 40%, the federal deficit is exploding, Medicare and social security are going broke, and Tim Ryan brags about obtaining money for "police athletic league activities"? If the people of this valley continue to re-elect this Nero, they shouldn't be surprised when they hear fiddle music, as the community crumbles around them.
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EarlyRiser
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06-20-09 9:37 AM
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Weathersfield has needed a new tower for a long time, there are dead spots where radios for safety services won't work, This is very dangerous to personell and citizens they may be trying to get help for. This is NOT wasteful spending.
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JoeCool
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06-20-09 8:00 AM
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That's what happens when you elect someone who hasn't had to bust his butt and live pay-to-pay any time in his life. Tell us again, Mr. Ryan, how your appointment to the House Appropriations Committee is so important to this valley. What a d.ildo.
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anniemae
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06-20-09 7:52 AM
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What a shame that an elected official puts little or no thought into earmarks. Where did he come up with this crap? Who bent his ear to make him think these were worthwhile projects? You can tell it's not HIS money & he could care less how YOURS is spent. For all of you out there that voted for him.....you cast your ballot for the wrong person. These projects are worthless & cater to who? Figure it out for yourself.
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my2cents
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06-20-09 7:11 AM
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Unbelievable! Everyone, well the press in the local area, seems to think Ryan is doing a great job for our area. I have seen nothing to benifit this area. We have lost jobs and keep losing them. He now wants to give this money for these things, but Warren needs police officers and firefighters!! But what do I know I am just a lowly tax payer who doesn't know what is going on or what our area needs, right Ryan? WRONG. I didn't vote for you in the first place and I will encourage those who did to not do it in the future! So typical of the leadership in the area which as we all know are all DEMS. When will this area wake up and realize where they are sending us. Talk is cheap and that is all they have! All talk and nothing to show for it! As usual! Ok, that was my two cents! Done!
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Moeprops
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06-20-09 7:05 AM
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This is the best Ryan could do for this area with all his power? 1.45mill? Stick a fork in ya Ryan. You have done nothing for are area since we put you in office and now your time is going to be up.
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OldManGrump2
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06-20-09 7:04 AM
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PORK PORK PORK! OINK OINK OINK! The citizens of the USA can not afford this free for all spending. We, our children, their children, and their children on out will be paying for this waste of money in these hard economic times. The Democrooks as I am now beginning to think of them are doing exactly what got them out of power years ago - wasteful spending on things not needed. We need programs that create permanent good paying jobs - the Police Athletic League certainly doesn't do that. Think Mr. Ryan and do the right things please.
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BobCvengros
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06-20-09 6:24 AM
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Mr. Ryan, I know that you read these comments so what were you thinking of? This $700,000 is a complete waste of money and could have been put to far better use. None of these projects are worth it and will only fail and prove to be useless. Such a waste of good money.
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Purecountry495
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06-20-09 1:55 AM
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$495,000 for a communication tower for Mineral Ridge, McDonald, and Niles you got to be kidding. That without a doubt is about the biggest waste of taxpayers money. Ryan must of fell out of a tree and landed on his head when he was growing up. They make and sell walkie talkies that are good for 20 miles, that wouldn't cost 1% of that amount. I had a Nextel phone pager that I used to call Lordstown from the Ohio state line coming back from Michigan. That money could be used for alot of things that would create jobs, that this area desperately needs. An another $200,000 for Police Athletic League activities in Youngstown is totally crazy. That money could of been used to help the elderly or the homeless in the valley. I know that I will never vote for this idiot again. Both of these are right up there with the $250,000 for Zebra mussels removed from Mosquito lake. They can't get rid of them in Lake Erie, but some con artist can get rid of them in Mosquito lake. Give me a break.
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LouReel
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06-20-09 1:17 AM
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Great. These programs don't work and Everybody knows it. It's just another feel good waste of tax money. Talk to any psychologist. It's way more complicated than mid-night basketball for teenagers. Did you know a teenage is 13-28. U have to LOOK at the bills these 'representatives' are passing to see how we are being hosed. . S-Chips for 'children'. Well the child is age 1minute to 38 years old. READ the Bills. cause Congress doesn't.
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