Today, in what has become an increasing apparent trend, Congressman Mike Castle once again chose to put his loyalty to Wall Street ahead of the best interests of Delaware workers, this time by voting against a bill in the House of Representatives that promises to create and save good paying jobs in Delaware.
H.R. 2847 would include funding for infrastructure projects and would increase aid to states to help avoid layoffs in the public sector, such as police, teachers, and emergency workers. The bill also extends unemployment benefits and a health insurance subsidy program, both set to expire at the end of the year. Despite Castle’s no vote, the bill passed and will go to the Senate.
“This vote is a true betrayal of Delaware workers,” said John D. Daniello, Delaware Democratic Party Chair. “More than 37,000 Delaware workers are still unemployed, and the programs funded by this bill could make real progress in getting Delawareans back to work. As usual, Representative Castle and the Republican Party leadership are blocking efforts to help the people of Delaware, without providing any alternative ideas.”
Earlier this year, Congressman Castle voted against President Obama and Vice-President Biden’s stimulus package, which has already been credited with creating or saving over one million jobs. (although his vote hasn’t stopped him from attending every ribbon-cutting and ground-breaking ceremony). More recently, Castle sided with Wall Street and attempted to block a pro-consumer financial regulatory system reform bill
