FEMA gives money to ACORN?

From Senator David Vitter writing for Big Government:

FEMA Grant to ACORN is Offensive

Posted By Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)

Earlier this month and despite the public scrutiny over the voter fraud and felony criminal activity associated with ACORN, the Department of Homeland Security went ahead and granted $997,402 to ACORN under the FY 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Program.

To most people, the timing and the amount of the grant would seem off base, but when you take into account the fact that DHS awarded ACORN–an organization with no clear expertise in fire safety and prevention–a fire prevention and safety grant, it’s just plain offensive.

With fire departments all over Louisiana – and the rest of the country – struggling to make ends meet and get the equipment and training they need to protect their local communities, the idea of a million dollar grant going to ACORN is unsettling, to say the least.

I’ve had grave reservations about ACORN for some time, and over the past year we’ve seen numerous examples of serious allegations of wrongdoing on the part of this organization and its employees across the country. I simply can’t see the logic behind diverting much needed funding from worthy fire departments to this organization.

So last week, I wrote a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano requesting that she rescind this grant from ACORN. As of today, the Secretary has not responded to my request. This site will post a copy of the letter for you to read and see for yourself.

Rest assured, I’ll keep working to help prevent further ACORN schemes to procure federal money

Is there no government agency that doesn’t give money to ACORN? No wonder they stand to gain access to $8.5 billion in stimulus funds, they are probably getting a couple million from a hundred different agencies. I knew about their voter fraud and their partnership with the Census, but their relationship with the IRS and FEMA seems like too much.

Here is something else I want to know, so many liberals still support ACORN, citing ACORN’s work for the poor. Ok fine, if that is what they believe then why not let them put their money where their mouth is and fund this shady organization themselves. Enough with giving ACORN our tax dollars!

Via: Lucianne.com

Via: Big Government