WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has voted to deny all federal funding for ACORN, the community organizing group that has been caught up in several scandals.
The House action came several days after the Senate took a similar vote to block the Housing and Urban Development Department from giving grants to ACORN.
Republicans, long critics of the liberal-leaning group that advocates for the poor, led the effort to cut off all federal funds.
California Republican Darrell Issa, who sponsored the measure in the House, says the "scandal surrounding the criminal activities of ACORN have called into question their role in all aspects of government."
The vote, on a provision attached to a student aid bill, was 345-75. All 75 no votes were Democrats.
Web Search powered by YAHOO!
|
NewsNews
House votes to defund ACORN
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has voted to deny all federal funding for ACORN, the community organizing group that has been caught up in several scandals.
By:
|
WNCT
Published: September 17, 2009
Published: September 17, 2009
Email
Facebook
Google
Twitter
Favorites
MoreAdvertisement
View More:
Acorn,
California,
Community Organizing,
Darrell Issa,
Housing And Urban Development Department,
Politics,
Senate,
Washington
Not what you're looking for? Try our quick search:
Reader Comments
*Facebook Account Required to Comment. If you are not already logged into Facebook, please click the comment button to do so.Deal of the Day
Advertisement
Interactive Radar
Advertisement
Featured Blogger
Reel Reviews
Updated: 02/09/2012
Nine On Your Side's Phillip Sayblack shares his take on the latest movie and dvd releases.
More Posts by Reel Reviews
Hot Topics on WNCT.com
Advertisement
Advertisement