And the Connection Is?

The Oregonian has a story about possible Federal budget cuts that could impact Oregon. The Ports of Garibaldi and Umpqua could lose their funds for dredging. The Suicide Hotline could run short of funds; ditto the Portland Housing Authority. The questions that needs to be asked is: why are these Federal concerns? I mean, why should a farmer in South Dakota pay to dredge the channel in Garibaldi. or build low income housing in Portland? The only item mentioned in the article that really is a Federal interest is moving the NOAA Pacific headquarters to Newport, as that is a national research project. Yes, it will be tough to absorb some of these cuts because we have been taking Federal fiscal crack for so long and their will be withdrawal symptoms, but we have to get our financial house in order or that won't be anymore house at all.

www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/02/plans_for_federal_budget_cuts.html