Bobby Jindal Protested For Rejecting Stimulus Funds

The Huffington Post News Team, Huffington Post: Politics
Thu, 05/28/2009 - 5:46am

"Enough is enough," was a common chant hurled by protestors through the air and aimed at Governor Bobby Jindal. Members of the Concerned Citizens Coalition marched against Governor Bobby Jindal's decision and handling of Louisiana's portion of federal stimulus funds. "It's important that we as a community unite to send a message to Governor Jindal that Louisianans are tired of being on the bottom of the totem poll in just about every indicator," said Shacara E.

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