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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Chambliss, Isakson will vote against Obama stimulus package
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson will vote against the economic stimulus package now taking shape in the Senate, staffers for both senators confirmed this morning.
Current reports indicate enough Republicans in the Senate have joined in a reduced stimulus package, engineered by a coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats, to assure passage.
Word of the decision by Chambliss and Isakson began leaking out this morning, hours after a final deal had been reached.
In a note sent out to followers, Georgia Christian Alliance leader Sadie Fields, said Chris Carr, Isakson’s chief of staff, informed her of the decision late last night. Charlie Harmon, Chambliss’ chief of staff, called her this morning.
Previously, Fields had sent a note to her followers, arguing that under no terms should the senators vote for the package.
Earlier this week, Isakson successfully argued to include a $15,000 homebuyer tax credit into the package, but said he had made no commitment to vote for it. Isakson is up for re-election in 2010.
Wrote Fields to members of the Georgia Christian Alliance:
“Please call Monday to thank them for standing up for the people. While it is not over, we can be proud of our senators for doing the right thing.”
