January 12, 2012

The Story of Community Action in 2011


A number of reporters have been calling our offices interested in Community Action in general and CSBG in particular. They tell me they want to do a story on the network and the programs. Some have suggested stories specifically about our legislative fight last year. Reporters called last year and I resisted because at the time I felt minimum visibility was the best policy. But people continue to be curious about what went on with our program and how a program – the only one singled out for cuts by the President in the State of the Union  – managed to work its way through Congress and come out virtually whole. I had real mixed emotions last year when I was contacted and I still do. I have to admit I am disappointed with myself that I am not able to reach a satisfactory conclusion. Not being sure how to respond to this situation irritates me. But I am still weighing the possible negative consequences against the potential benefits.

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