It's 5:00 Somewhere, But It's 4:20 At Washington State University

Bellevue, WA—Friday marks the 18 month anniversary of the 2009 Stimulus bill’s passage by Congress.

Bellevue, WA-Friday marks the 18 month anniversary of the 2009 Stimulus bill's passage by Congress. Senator Murray sold the bill as one that would create jobs and help the economy. Instead, unemployment, debt, and the deficit have all shot up, while the Stimulus bill has been exposed as little more than a collection of wasteful earmarks and bailouts. For example, $148,438 was allocated to marijuana research at Washington State University because of "its potential to stimulate the economy."

"This is one of those boondoggle projects that forces you to set aside the serious economic consequences of this so-called stimulus for a moment and just laugh at how out of touch Washington, D.C. really is," said U.S. Senate candidate Dino Rossi. "Washington state taxpayers are tired of their money going up in smoke. This bill isn't going to stimulate anything other than sales of Cheetos."

Lighting Up At Washington State University ($148,438)

"Marijuana Study Receives Federal Stimulus Money" ("Marijuana Study Receives Federal Stimulus Money," WSU Today, 6/1/2009)

"...$148,438 From The National Institutes of Health." "A WSU Vancouver research project analyzing the use of marijuana in conjunction with medications like morophine (sic) to control pain has received $148,438 from the National Institutes of Health."("Marijuana Study Receives Federal Stimulus Money," WSU Today, 6/1/2009)

"The Grant Is Part Of The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (ARRA)." ("WSU Vancouver Marijuana Study Receives Federal Stimulus Money," www.cannabisasmedicine.com, 6/4/2009)

"...Potential To Stimulate The Economy." "This is the first ARRA funding received by WSU. Morgan's project is uniquely qualified to receive these funds because of its potential to stimulate the economy and create or retain jobs within the community."("WSU Vancouver Marijuana Study Receives Federal Stimulus Money," www.cannabisasmedicine.com, 6/4/2009)

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