Apparently someone is not a fan of giving federal stimulus money to boutique hotels. A reader tells us they were walking their dog early this morning when they noticed the giant banner, reading "$15,000,000 OUR DEBT," and notes, "Seems pretty crappy that they'd be spending money on luxury hotels in Williamsburg while our schools go to hell." Maybe, but by the time President Gingrich takes office, the kids can always get jobs as adorable bellhops. more ›

Did you know that the owners of a billion dollar-grossing casino needed federal stimulus money? According to ABC News, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) helped support the measure which will benefit the "politically well-connected Mohegan Indian tribe." more ›

How much federal stimulus money does it take to change a lightbulb? Brooklyn Heights Association President Judy Stanton brokered a $650,000 deal in order to replace the already functioning streetlamps in Brooklyn Heights with more old timey looking ones. How quaint! more ›