ROUND ROCK — U.S. Rep. John Carter again said he heard from more than 2,000 voters in the two days after the $700 billion bailout legislation was proposed. The Round Rock Republican, speaking to the city’s business and community leaders at an economic development summit today, said 2,000 voters were against the deal and eight were for it. He said responses since then have been about 50-50 for and against. Carter voted against the legislation Monday. Carter was quoted in a story today saying: “I want to thank the thousands of constituents who called and voiced their opinion. Rest assured that your voice was heard and will continue to be heard during the next round of negotiations.” After his speech, Carter said he wants to see what the Senate does with the bill before deciding his vote on future legislation. Carter said he is looking for two things in such legislation: market accountability and protection for people back home. “This is still a bailout,” Carter said. Carter said he was headed back to Washington this afternoon and that he has not heard from President Bush about the package. ...
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ROUND ROCK — U.S. Rep. John Carter again said he heard from more than 2,000 voters in the two days after the $700 billion bailout legislation was proposed. The Round Rock Republican, speaking to the city’s business and community leaders at an economic development summit today, said 2,000 voters were against the deal and eight were for it. He said responses since then have been about 50-50 for and against. Carter voted against the legislation Monday. Carter was quoted in a story today saying: “I want to thank the thousands of constituents who called and voiced their opinion. Rest assured that your voice was heard and will continue to be heard during the next round of negotiations.” After his speech, Carter said he wants to see what the Senate does with the bill before deciding his vote on future legislation. Carter said he is looking for two things in such legislation: market accountability and protection for people back home. “This is still a bailout,” Carter said. Carter said he was headed back to Washington this afternoon and that he has not heard from President Bush about the package. ...