droopy, wagoner (11/3/2009 7:25:34 AM)

As much as he is out of state, it probably is necessary to have 12 planes.

Daven, Tulsa (11/3/2009 8:02:17 AM)

Cut it.

heterophobe, (11/3/2009 8:08:19 AM)

Interesting how they first cut programs which help the most in need and do the most good. I would like to know how much this senior nutrition program actually costs the state (information that probably should have been in the article). Whatever it is, I'm sure there are more expensive, less needed programs out there.

my view, Sand Springs (11/3/2009 8:26:13 AM)

"Agencies were told to cut their budgets five percent". DHS cut the senior nutrition program 42 percent to achieve that goal. This was learn at the city council meeting in Sand Springs from the city manager.

The city of Sand Springs is going make up those funds until the end of the year. In January the city is going to take another look at it to see if they can continue funding the program.

Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 8:48:37 AM)

Wait a second,....

Didn't Governor Henry say the state would recieve hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue if the voters would approve the OKLAHOMA LOTTERY?

my view, Sand Springs (11/3/2009 8:52:14 AM)

The lottery is ear mark for education Corvetteguy, it doesn't go to the general fund.

DBJohn, Tulsa (11/3/2009 8:53:49 AM)

Instead of cutting services due to the shortfalls why not take a hard look at what we are spending our money on now. Don't ask agencies to police their own. It highly possible that some of these agencies and/or programs need to be revamp completely before cutting services. Just because many have been in place for years doesn't mean they are effective. Government is infamous for trying to patch things instead of actually fixing them.

my view, Sand Springs (11/3/2009 8:54:03 AM)

I should have said the city of Sand Springs was going to continue funding Sand Springs program only.

Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 9:18:20 AM)

Thanks my view,....I forgot.

That's why our kids are doing so well in Oklahoma schools right now.

Wait a second, didn't this free up some state funding previously going to public education so it could be re-directed? Or did we just throw money at the Governor's wife's former career field?

Few Clothes, America (11/3/2009 9:29:42 AM)

It would be a nice gesture for the governor and Tulsa's mayor donate to the elderly. Geez (slapping my forehead, Democrats only think of themselves and could care less about charity!

Corvetteguy, Tulsa (11/3/2009 9:34:09 AM)

Few Clothes,

did you mean President Barrack Obama?...

Some charities and nonprofit experts are worried that President Obama’s proposal to impose new limits on charitable tax deductions for wealthy people would dampen giving at a time when charities are under severe strain because of the recession.

“During the current economic downturn, which has forced nonprofits to do more with less, any proposal which would result in a decrease in private giving will be a disaster for America’s charities, and for those who depend upon them,” said United Jewish Communities, an umbrella group for Jewish social-service charities.

Mr. Obama proposed the new caps on Thursday as a way to finance changes in the country’s health-care system."

purple rain, (11/3/2009 10:20:46 AM)

yeah, we see what a great benefit the lottery has been to our school systems across this state. that's why they are having programs cut, budgets can't be met, etc. most of us knew or should've known that was a boondoggle from the get go. and yes, Brad, let's take meals away from our senior citizens while we keep loading the food stamp cards up for the young, able bodied losers who CHOOSE not to work and keep having kids so we can support them for the rest of their ridiculous lives!! our leaders suck mud from the top of the political food chain right on down the line.

Bluebell, Tulsa (11/3/2009 12:34:47 PM)

It's no accident that everything's going to pot since Jan. 20th. It's all part of the plan to destroy America. Look at all the money the government throws to the wind. All the lies we're being told. The unemployment keeps going up-up-up. Their taking over the banks, auto industry, Now they want to force obummer care on us. Then take away our guns. This radical craziness needs to stop. It's insane.

Mar, Tulsa (11/3/2009 12:51:20 PM)

Good comment, purple rain. :)

THESMOKEHOLE, Tulsa (11/3/2009 2:54:11 PM)

I am a conservative...and I am not at all bothered by these cuts...keep them coming! Less government is better...and if you are worried about someone going without a meal...please do the respectful/courteous thing and check on your elderly neighbors and family...its what Jesus would do!

just passing through, (11/3/2009 3:12:49 PM)

I agree with Smokehole.

Show a little concern for those around you. It might seem like such a little thing, but it is the little things that add up, and before you know it.....

purple rain, (11/3/2009 3:20:54 PM)

Oh I'm with ya, Smoke. And, my church takes care of it's elderly people and people in the general neighborhood. And, that's how it should be. And, I'm ALL for way less government intrusion, but while we're at trimming things down, let's do it all across the board. No more public housing, food stamps, etc for the slugs who can work, but who choose to lay at home and have upteen kids all on my dime.

Few Clothes, America (11/3/2009 5:42:03 PM)

I did, Corvetteman. Charity belongs at home, and B. Hussein and his Democrats make sure it stays in their home.

Few Clothes, America (11/3/2009 5:42:53 PM)

Song of the day:

"The First Cut is the Deepest"

Rod Stewart.

Elusive, the burbs (11/3/2009 5:52:32 PM)

I agree The Smokehole that we need smaller government but we don't throw our seniors to the wolves. I doubt anyone will be taking meals everyday to their elderly neighbor but it would be nice if we could get into that mentality.

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/3/2009 6:27:38 PM)

The last numbers I saw,the lottery has contributed 297 million dollars to education. Now that's a lot of money. Money that otherwise would have had to come out of the state general fun. So has the lottery contributed a significant amount of money to education? Well obviously yes. Also, the state does not offset state revenue by the amounts contributed through lottery receipts. Overall, It is fortunate we have a lottery. A lottery that is contributing money that otherwise schools would not be receiving. Any extra money needed, no matter where it comes from.

Greg19670, (11/3/2009 7:54:05 PM)

How many of these political vampires are sucking state funds with their massive paychecks? Henry alone is making over 140k a year. From the looks of his fat face and that neck flab hanging over his shirt collar it doesn't seem that he is missing any meals. In 2006 he received an increase from 118k to 140k a year. Thats a 21@ increase. Not to metion the he had a chance to veto it in 2006 and didn't. Scum bag.

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/3/2009 8:08:25 PM)

Like I said before cut the waste from the top state government officials to each city and we would have excess money to run the state. No one would have to go without.

spd13151, Tulsa (11/3/2009 8:57:58 PM)

Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa, a private non-profit corp., is prepared to help seniors who are homebound and within our service area. we are working with the funded Senior Nutrition agency to take care of some of their seniors to the extent of our resources--volunteers and funds from meal recipients and families, and private donation.
I hope families of seniors will step up to the plate and care for their family members, not offload them onto the government, i.e., all of the taxpayers. Our families are OUR job first. No one can provide service without resources.

Elusive, the burbs (11/3/2009 9:01:14 PM)

Thank you spd13151 for that information and glad to know Meals on Wheels will pick up the slack where they can. I am worried about those seniors that have no family left or families that will not help them.