Susan Collins actually said...

"Double-counting types of situations, because the one you were describing, an argument could be made, well, did that second job then kill 50 jobs."

"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is vital legislation intended to boost our troubled economy and to create and save jobs."

"These funds must be disbursed quickly to meet the goal of stimulating the economy."

"It would indeed be unfortunate and ironic if money is lost to waste, fraud, and abuse because States had insufficient funds to hire the necessary contracting officials, auditors, and oversight employe..."