Money is power. If you take money from the Feds, they run the show.

Education is a perfect example. Collier County, Florida, does not bus students for racial equality because they don't accept Federal funds for education. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, but that is the case (I think?).

In any case, given the current (perceived) state of the economy new programs are probably out of the question.

What might be interesting is an examination of grant money allready available. Anyone familiar with writing grants?

We found out yesterday, that a previously unknown $9k will have to be spent out of our office by mid-summer. Go figure.