Open Column ; Obama Should Waive Federal Funding Policy

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Editor, the Tribune: Here is a suggestion for members of Congress and of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team as they craft a plan to help state and local governments meet their obligations to the people during this dramatic downturn in the economy - and it will cost the federal government and federal taxpayers nothing.

For calendar year 2009, waive all requirements for state and/or local match for federal funding. In Missouri, we stand to lose tens of millions in federal dollars - if not more - because the economic downturn makes it unlikely we can provide the mandatory local match.

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Open Column ; Obama Should Waive Federal Funding Policy

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