To the Editor:
I've lived here less than a week and I am already disappointed. Being politically active, I try to research my local representative's take on the issues. While Rep. Connolly claims to care about the smallest amongst his constituents, he continues to support big corporate interests. He, once again, has vowed support for the Export-Import Bank, which has consistently taken taxpayer money and funneled it to big business. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the taxpayer-backed loans and guarantees doled out to companies like Boeing create a net-loss. As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Rep. Connolly has the opportunity to take a strong stand against corporatism. When the bank's charter runs out at the end of September, I hope my new congressman will reconsider his stance.
Michael Henry
Reston