Latino groups protest budget cuts
By ConnPolitics.tv Editor on Mar 18, 2009 | In News | 22 feedbacks »
Hartford (WTNH) – Hispanic lawmakers and several Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs groups say they are angry about the lack of funding for Latino-based agencies around the state.
News Channel 8 recently profiled a New Haven-based agency called Junta that may have to close down because they rely so heavily on state assistance. Junta serves about 5,000 people in the greater New Haven area and helps with everything from learning English as a second language to helping families with financial guidance so they don’t lose their homes.
But Gov. Rell’s budget cuts Junta’s funding along with other Latino programs.
“We can not be cutting our state budget at the expense of people at the bottom. It is the worst thing we could do in a recession. People are already at the margins and living on the edge,” said state Rep. Denise Merill (D-House Minority Leader).
A spokesperson for Gov. Rell says these tough cuts must be made so that businesses and residents will not see a tax increase.
Governor Rell would have loved to have provided budget increases to Junta and a host of other worthy groups and organizations. The governor feels that these programs provide valuable services, but the bottom line is we just don’t have the money this year to fully fund everything.
22 comments
Comment from: Hosed by the system [Visitor] 
First of all, for as long as "Junta" has been around..."learning English as a second language" and all....what the f''ck happened with that????? Not for nothing not much progress there...............
Look........there are cuts EVERYWHERE........deal with it........part of this problem IS there are to many friggin "programs"...worked great when the flow of money was there, not now......
Things are changin....deal with it
Look........there are cuts EVERYWHERE........deal with it........part of this problem IS there are to many friggin "programs"...worked great when the flow of money was there, not now......
Things are changin....deal with it
03/18/09 @ 07:29
Comment from: sickofthelibs [Visitor]
Why don't you just lump this blog in with the angry farmers and the old people? It's all the same-it doesn't matter what your special interest group is a cut is a cut.
This is EXACTLY what happens because there are too many unecessary programs that have caused these groups to be coddled or entitled so now when there is no money they can't understand.
Hosed is right-deal with it, try something positive instead of complaining-that's certainly not going to change a thing
This is EXACTLY what happens because there are too many unecessary programs that have caused these groups to be coddled or entitled so now when there is no money they can't understand.
Hosed is right-deal with it, try something positive instead of complaining-that's certainly not going to change a thing
03/18/09 @ 07:48
Comment from: Rachel Murphy [Visitor]
I love the comment before me, you can call me sick of it all too. Everybodys taking a hit and what we are left with are program complainers. The non-complainers are stuck with increased premiums, double electric bills while the complainers take time out of their work day to parade around the capitol with their farm animals crying no farms no food. Self sustaining in the new move so there the new program that everyone else is in. I hate farmers who bank on re-producing so called 'commodities' like animals and still continue to complain.
I'd like to FARM the complainers & squeeze their milk/resources dry. Its 2009, get with the times.
I'd like to FARM the complainers & squeeze their milk/resources dry. Its 2009, get with the times.
03/18/09 @ 08:16
Comment from: Janie [Visitor]
I'm a little more concerned with our Veterans getting hosed. I can take care of myself even if I have no money. It takes a little humility.
03/18/09 @ 08:26
Comment from: sickofthelibs [Visitor]
Janie...that is another issue entirely and they should not be included. It's absolutely disgraceful what the messiah wants to do to these men and women who have served our country. I find it quite ironic in fact that the lovely michelle obama is going around proclaiming that it's her mission to support the military families and her dear hubby is attempting to give it to them big time!
What a bunch of freaking hypocrits this administration and the first lady are.
What a bunch of freaking hypocrits this administration and the first lady are.
03/18/09 @ 09:50
Comment from: waittilltwentytwelve [Visitor]
Janie you are more right than you know.
Yes folks the FOOL occupying the Whitehouse wants service men and women to PAY for their OWN MEDICAL TREATMENT for SERVICE RELATED INJURIES.
No, No, you read that correctly.
He wants men and women wounded IN SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY to REIMBURSE the VA through PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.
Wow,guess he and his old lady dont talk much.
(Perhaps he couldnt tear himself away from his NCAA tourney pool.)
Didnt she just last week set herself up as the protector and savior of our armed forces???
Hey here you go toots!!
Lets see you stand up for the military on this one.
Yes folks the FOOL occupying the Whitehouse wants service men and women to PAY for their OWN MEDICAL TREATMENT for SERVICE RELATED INJURIES.
No, No, you read that correctly.
He wants men and women wounded IN SERVICE TO THEIR COUNTRY to REIMBURSE the VA through PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE.
Wow,guess he and his old lady dont talk much.
(Perhaps he couldnt tear himself away from his NCAA tourney pool.)
Didnt she just last week set herself up as the protector and savior of our armed forces???
Hey here you go toots!!
Lets see you stand up for the military on this one.
03/18/09 @ 10:09
Comment from: Fred [Visitor]
I agree with the comments above - there are just too many specialized programs.
While I do think that learning English is important, such opportunities should be available to all those who do not speak English, if a charity wished to focus on one specific group then fine - I am NOT compelled to give to that charity whereas I am compelled to give to the governement and its many programs.
If such programs are so needed - learn to share!
Also Junta soulds like it does so much more if one is Hispanic.. what about someone Polish wanting to learn Spanish?
While I do think that learning English is important, such opportunities should be available to all those who do not speak English, if a charity wished to focus on one specific group then fine - I am NOT compelled to give to that charity whereas I am compelled to give to the governement and its many programs.
If such programs are so needed - learn to share!
Also Junta soulds like it does so much more if one is Hispanic.. what about someone Polish wanting to learn Spanish?
03/18/09 @ 10:11
Comment from: Todd [Visitor]
So, let me get this straight. The republicans who dominate this thread hate:
1. Muslims
2. Blacks
3. Latinos
4. Homosexuals
5. Women who have abortions
6. Single mothers
7. People on welfare
8. Democrats
9. The poor
10. The middle class
11. Food Stamps
12. The educated
13. Cities
14. California
15. Education
16. Healthcare
17. University Professors
Etc.
With the acceptation of number 8, republicans like all of the above if the are, of course, republicans, and "Christian" fundamentalists.
What are you guys, a bunch of Nazis?
You all will be the first in line complaining when your social security, medicare, and food stamps are cut! Which makes you all hypocrits.
1. Muslims
2. Blacks
3. Latinos
4. Homosexuals
5. Women who have abortions
6. Single mothers
7. People on welfare
8. Democrats
9. The poor
10. The middle class
11. Food Stamps
12. The educated
13. Cities
14. California
15. Education
16. Healthcare
17. University Professors
Etc.
With the acceptation of number 8, republicans like all of the above if the are, of course, republicans, and "Christian" fundamentalists.
What are you guys, a bunch of Nazis?
You all will be the first in line complaining when your social security, medicare, and food stamps are cut! Which makes you all hypocrits.
03/18/09 @ 10:21
Comment from: sickofthelibs [Visitor]
Typical liberal retort Todd.
We are are not hate mongers just because we don't agree with the warped liberal point of view.
We are are not hate mongers just because we don't agree with the warped liberal point of view.
03/18/09 @ 10:25
Comment from: Hosed by the system [Visitor]
Our SSI already will be cut....thanks to this administration AND the last one alowing SOME of the damn illegals to suck from our SSI..
If you are in your 30's dont count on ANYTHING being left of SSI..............do the friggin math...........
If you are in your 30's dont count on ANYTHING being left of SSI..............do the friggin math...........
03/18/09 @ 10:40
Comment from: Todd [Visitor]
Sick - Again. It doesnt have to do with Liberal or Conservative, it has to do with humility and compassion. I don't understand how republicans, may of whom claim to be the party of God, can be so hateful. So, no, my words are not "liberal," rather they there expose the neo-con christian fundamentalist republicans as hypocrits.
"Love your neighbor," but hate them if...
"Love your neighbor," but hate them if...
03/18/09 @ 11:43
Comment from: Todd [Visitor]
And many of you are hatemongerers because you preach an ideology of hate against muslims, homosexuals, women who get abortions, etc... just read what your buddy Janie posts here. She's the poster child of hate.
I'm assuming she isn't hateful? Yet thos of us who accept these peopel for who they are hateful?
I'm assuming she isn't hateful? Yet thos of us who accept these peopel for who they are hateful?
03/18/09 @ 11:45
Comment from: r schier [Visitor]
"Typical liberal retort Todd.
We are are not hate mongers just because we don't agree with the warped liberal point of view."
This idiot's got "liberal" on the brain. I'm certain he only sees in black and white, as well.....
We are are not hate mongers just because we don't agree with the warped liberal point of view."
This idiot's got "liberal" on the brain. I'm certain he only sees in black and white, as well.....
03/18/09 @ 12:32
Comment from: Able [Visitor]
'Janie...that is another issue entirely and they should not be included. It's absolutely disgraceful what the messiah wants to do to these men and women who have served our country.'
Doesn't sound different than what someone else we all know did.
Also, I don't believe they hate those people, organizations, states and whatever else on that list. It is a matter of blissful ignorance.
Doesn't sound different than what someone else we all know did.
Also, I don't believe they hate those people, organizations, states and whatever else on that list. It is a matter of blissful ignorance.
03/18/09 @ 12:46
Comment from: waittilltwentytwelve [Visitor]
There you go just a variation on a theme.
If someone disagrees just call them a hatemonger like Todd does.
Or call them ignorant like Able does.
I suppose it allows you guys to feel haughty and superior.
But, we understand thats what you need to help you swallow the Horse Chit this guy and shovels with both hands daily.
If someone disagrees just call them a hatemonger like Todd does.
Or call them ignorant like Able does.
I suppose it allows you guys to feel haughty and superior.
But, we understand thats what you need to help you swallow the Horse Chit this guy and shovels with both hands daily.
03/18/09 @ 15:00
Comment from: Janie [Visitor]
Todd - you say "just read what your buddy Janie posts here. She's the poster child of hate". Just what did I say here that deserves that statement from you?
All I did was stick up for the Veterans - does that upset you?
All I did was stick up for the Veterans - does that upset you?
03/18/09 @ 16:15
Comment from: Able [Visitor]
I call 'em as I see 'em.
'But, we understand thats what you need to help you swallow the Horse Chit this guy and shovels with both hands daily. '
Well, which guy?
'But, we understand thats what you need to help you swallow the Horse Chit this guy and shovels with both hands daily. '
Well, which guy?
03/18/09 @ 18:00
Comment from: X-Ray Vision [Visitor]
If they don't like it in the USA,they can go back to where they or their ancestors came from. I'll bet not many would. Many of them come here wanting all the perks, without putting out much to get it. ....NOTICE I said many.
03/18/09 @ 18:09
Comment from: XYZ [Visitor]
If they don't like it in the USA,they can go back to where they or their ancestors came from. I'll bet not many would. Many of them come here wanting all the perks, without putting out much to get it. ....NOTICE I said many.
03/18/09 @ 18:10
Comment from: XYZ [Visitor]
If they don't like it in the USA,they can go back to where they or their ancestors came from. I'll bet not many would. Many of them come here wanting all the perks, without putting out much to get it. ....NOTICE I said many.
03/18/09 @ 18:18
Comment from: X-Ray Vision [Visitor]
If they don't like it in the USA,they can go back to where they or their ancestors came from. I'll bet not many would. Many of them come here wanting all the perks, without putting out much to get it. ....NOTICE I said many.
03/18/09 @ 18:20
Comment from: joe [Visitor]
Most of these programs for latinos, elderly, farmers what ever do a service but in these times things have to go. Special groups have to ubderstand that there is no money, people can not afford it anymore. People want to learn English have a friend teach you. Need help with money management for your mortgage the bank will help. The State does not and cannot hold everyones hand.If you want something bad enough you will find a way yourself.
03/18/09 @ 22:39
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