Strings Attached

I hear people who are amazed that any state governor would refuse "stimulus" funds. But MSNBC reports:

When it comes to the $787 billion in federal stimulus money flowing from Washington to the states, it will cost money to spend money.

Nebraska's governor's office told lawmakers it expects to spend more than $1.2 million over two years to oversee disbursement of about $1.5 billion Nebraska stands to receive in federal stimulus funds.

Other states are in similar straits.

Call it a hunch -
when the sign says free lunch
the odds are somewhat heightened
that your wallet will be lightened.