With Inflation This Just Might Be the Current Worth of 30 Pieces of Silver

Now, to be fair, this could just be a coincidence, not the Michigan equivalent of the "Louisiana Purchase" or "Cornhusker Kickback". But why does it seem to strike so many of us as much more than mere coincidence?

In her post on this Jill Stanek wrote: "In IL politics nothing is as it seems, and a vote is rarely cast for the merits of the bill. That's my baseline.
I'm not accusing Bart Stupak of anything. Congresspersons may get grants all the time. But from my experience, you never know. Just passing along this information for balance. There's always stuff going under the surface in politics."

I agree, Obama is emblematic of the Chicago Democratic Party machine. However, I find the timing of this award, the promise of a "toothless" executive order by Obama & Stupak's vote change a just a little too coincidental to be coincidence however.

From Congressman Bart Stupak, March 19
U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced three airports in northern Michigan have received grants totaling $726,409 for airport maintenance and improvements. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration....
"This federal funding will help these airports better provide critical services to communities in northern Michigan," Stupak said. "I am pleased the FAA has made this investment in our local airports and the individuals and businesses they serve."
Alpena County Regional Airport received a grant of $85,500 to acquire friction measuring equipment, specifically a decelermeter and tow vehicle, to replace equipment that has worn out.
Delta County Airport in Escanaba received a grant of $179,209 to install a 10 foot perimeter fence to enhance security and prevent wildlife from entering the airport.
The Chippewa County International Airport near Sault Ste. Marie received a grant of $461,700 to install lighted signs on Runway 16/34 and make repairs to the pavement to meet marking requirements and maintain structural integrity.
This funding is provided to the FAA through the regular federal appropriations process and is awarded through competitive grants.

[/T: Susie Allen of Pro-Life in TN via Jill Stanek (Stupak announces $726,409 for airports in Alpena, Delta, and Chippewa Counties)