Rep. Buchanan Takes Credit For Sarasota Transit Grant He Voted Against
On August 11, 2009, Rep. Vern Buchanan issued a press release claiming credit for securing a $1 million grant for transit projects in Sarasota, Florida. The funding, however, was included in the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which Buchanan voted against.
Rep. Buchanan "Secured" Grant In The Omnibus Appropriations Bill He Voted Against
Rep. Vern Buchanan Announced $1 Million Grant For Transit In Sarasota, Florida. According to a press release from the office of Rep. Vern Buchanan: "Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-13) announced today that Sarasota County has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The federal funding was secured by Buchanan to help Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) expand the county's bus rapid transit fleet of fuel efficient vehicles. 'This project will help the county expand its fleet with the most fuel-efficient vehicles and the latest technology,' said Buchanan. 'It will enhance their ability to provide safe, economical, clean and comfortable transportation services to areas with high ridership.'" [Buchanan Press Release, 8/11/09]
Sarasota Transit Funding Was Included In 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. According to a press release from the office of Rep. Vern Buchanan:
The funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act passed by Congress in February. [Buchanan Press Release, 8/11/09]
Despite Taking Credit For A Transit Project Included In The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act, Rep. Vern Buchanan Voted Against The Bill.
Rep. Vern Buchanan Voted Against The 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Rep. Vern Buchanan voted against the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill. [HR 1105, Vote #86, 2/25/09]
