Comments on: Dodd Vows to Pass Livability Bill Amid Skepticism From Rural Senators

By: Eric McClure

Eric McClure — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:41:01 +0000

Senators, being two to a state, figure each state should get the same amount of funding. Never mind that three New York City boroughs each have greater populations than Alaska and South Dakota combined.

By: Neil Flanagan

Neil Flanagan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:52:29 +0000

I would like some money to not plant tobacco in my yard too. I’m also open to planting soybeans if that gets me some cash.

By: Jason A

Jason A — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:05:53 +0000

“small town Main Streets are ideal candidates to receive a portion of this funding”

If I was assured that’s what was motivating the tut-tuting from rual Senators I’d agree…

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:24 +0000

Wow… When I read Senator Thune’s concerns, and think about how urban Americans have been screwed for decades at the federal policy level, it just makes me want to scream!

By: Planman

Planman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:45 +0000

While the funding does not need to be equal in all states, small town Main Streets are ideal candidates to receive a portion of this funding. a) Supports locally-owned businesses that have been historically located on Main Street(and if done right, encourages additional residential, cultural, and schools to be located there in the future. b) Encourages residents to walk in these areas . c) It allows residents of rural states to recognize the similarities between their towns and cities. d) Buys political support for the nationwide program.

By: Jason A

Jason A — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:58:36 +0000

“It seems to me that [the Office of Livable Communities] is a program that’s going to overwhelmingly focus on urban areas,”

And what’s wrong with that? Americans overwhelmingly live in urban areas.