BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced that he has line item vetoed 258 items in the state’s operating budget for FY 2008-2009 (HB 1), accounting for more than $16.14 million in non-governmental and governmental projects. Governor Jindal’s 258 vetoes in HB1are more than double the vetoes for all the state’s previous 12 budgets combined. 

Previously, Governor Kathleen Blanco had 39 line item vetoes in her house budget bills during her entire four years in office. Governor Mike Foster had 81 line item vetoes in house budget bills during his term, and over the last 12 years combined, there was a total of 120 line item vetoes in state budget bills.

Governor Jindal said, “On the day I took office, I told Louisianians that together we would create a New Louisiana – a Louisiana that gives our citizens the opportunities they deserve by taking on bold reforms. For too long, state government has spent and spent, with little regard for taxpayer’s money. On inauguration day, I said that we must strive for real reform and not mere cosmetic changes to create a New Louisiana. Today, we are taking another step toward that New Louisiana by vetoing unnecessary non-governmental and governmental spending to reduce our state budget and send a signal that we will not settle for business as usual. We are striving for an efficient state government that operates transparently, and wisely invests taxpayer money in state priorities.

“During the session, I laid out criteria for legislators to let them know that we would support those projects which were state priorities, but would veto state funding for projects that were not. To be sure, there will always be more worthy causes than there will be state funding. It is our job to ensure tax dollars are wisely spent and invested in state priorities that will further our creation of a New Louisiana that encourages business growth and job creation so our kids don’t have to leave home to pursue their dreams.”

Governor Jindal’s 258 line item vetoes of more than $16.14 million from HB 1 comes on the heels of his 25 line item vetoes in the state’s supplemental bill passed by legislators, which trimmed off a total of more than $9.29 million in savings. Additionally, included in the Governor’s 258 line item vetoes of HB 1 today was also an item affecting health care providers which DHH estimated would have cost the state around $27 million, meaning the Governor’s total direct and indirect savings from line items vetoes in HB 1 totaled more than $43 million.

During legislative session in April, Governor Jindal sent a letter to legislators outlining his required criteria to support spending for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in budget bills. The Governor’s letter stated:

“Therefore, below is a list of criteria for NGO funding required to gain my support; and as such, any NGO funding passed by the Legislature that does not meet the following criteria will be vetoed. NGO funding passed by the State Legislature:

• Must have statewide or substantial regional impact.
• Must have been presented/openly discussed during the legislative session.
• Must be a state agency priority.
• Must have the proper disclosure form published online prior to consideration for funding (consistent with information provided in the House disclosure form).”

Governor Jindal’s 258 Vetoes of more than $16.14 Million in HB 1, from the Governor’s Veto Letter to Legislators:

VETO MESSAGE NO. 1
Page 10, Lines 18 through 23: 

This amendment provides that the Department of Treasury implement the Reduce Irritating Paperwork Strategy (RIPS). This language amendment may cause important information regarding transfers to not be collected resulting in a decrease in transparency and accountability. While I generally support efforts to reduce government paperwork, for the reasons given, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 2
Page 24, Lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $50,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program for Socialization Services, Inc. This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 3
Page 25, Lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for the Pentecost Baptist Church.  This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 4
Page 25, Lines 7 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for Christopher Inn.  This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 5
Page 26, Lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 6
Page 39, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 7
Page 39, lines 38 through 41:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum and Research Center.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 8
Page 42, Lines 46 through 49: 

This amendment provides $200,000, including five positions payable out of State General Fund (Direct) to the Criminal Law and Medicaid Fraud Program for the Identity Theft and Fraud Unit within the Attorney Generals Office.  Support for this program should be provided by the Office of Financial Institutions. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 9
Page 42, Lines 50 through 53:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Civil Law Program for Capital Area Legal Services Corporation. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is already provided to the Civil Law Program for the Legal Services Corporations. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 10   
Page 47, lines 56 through 58:

This amendment provides $389,921 in general fund for the restoration of nine positions in the Administrative and Support Services Programs.  This agency is funded by statutory dedications and not state general funds.  If necessary, this agency's budget can be amended during the year to increase their funding from statutory dedications, thereby, negating the need for state general funds.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 11   
Page 57, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Algiers Economic Development Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO AMENDMENT NO. 12       
Page 57, lines 11 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 13   
Page 57, lines 22 through 25:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Idea Village. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 14
Page 57, lines 39 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the New Orleans Louisiana Young Urban Rebuilding Professionals Initiative. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 15
Page 57, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 16
Page 58, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 17   
Page 58, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $40,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 18   
Page 58, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the United Christian Music and Video Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 19   
Page 58, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Community and Economics Resources Network, Inc. (LaCERN). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 20   
Page 59, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Gretna Economic Development Association, Ltd. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 21   
Page 59, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Southern Hills Business Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 22   
Page 59, lines 19 through 20:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Minority Business Council. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 23   
Page 62, lines 47 through 49:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 24   
Page 62, lines 50 through 52:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 25   
Page 62, lines 53 through 56:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 26   
Page 63, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 27   
Page 63, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 28   
Page 63, lines 16 through 18:

This amendment provides $85,000 to the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 29   
Page 63, lines 22 through 23:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Children's Museum in Lake Charles. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 30:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Association of Museums. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 31   
Page 63, lines 26 through 28:

This amendment provides $75,000 to the Children's Museum of Acadiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 32   
Page 63, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 33   
Page 64, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Kent Plantation House. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 34   
Page 64, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Parks and Recreation Program for the city of Mansfield for park equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 35   
Page 66, lines 40 through 42;

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Shreveport Symphony, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 36   
Page 66, lines 43 through 45:

This amendment provides $30,000 to St. Bernard Parish Art in April Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 37   
Page 67, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Opera Louisiane, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 38   
Page 67, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $50,000 to St. Joseph Arts, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 39   
Page 67, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Cultural Development Program for the city of Starks Mayhaw Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 40   
Page 67, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Vernon Parish Police Jury for the May Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 41   
Page 67, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Center for Cultural and Eco-tourism. The higher education funding formula is fully funded.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 42   
Page 67, lines 28 through 30:

This amendment provides $60,000 to The Cajuns: A history 1610 to the Present. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 43   
Page 67, lines 31 through 34:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 44   
Page 67, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 45   
Page 67, lines 42 through 46:

This amendment provides $800,000 to the Ville Platte/Evangeline Recreational District for a multipurpose baseball and recreational center. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 46   
Page 68, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Hot Air Balloon Festival for cultural enrichment. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 47   
Page 68, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Efforts of Grace, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 48   
Page 69, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $25,000 for international silhouette shoots and sportsman's competitions. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 49   
Page 69, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Doorway to Louisiana, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 50   
Page 69, lines 44 through 46:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Sabine River Authority. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 51   
Page 70, lines 17 through 20:

This amendment provides $10,000 for the Historic Grand Cane Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 52   
Page 71, lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $50,000 for the Audubon Highway Commission. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 53   
Page 73, lines 8 through 11:

This amendment provides $18,050 for the Poverty Point Regional Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 54   
Page 102, lines 20 through 23:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Donaldsonville Marine Institute. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 55   
Page 102, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Carville Job Corp Mentor program. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 56   
Page 102, lines 27 through 30:

This amendment provides $20,000  in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice truancy program in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $70,000 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program. These services are procured through the competitive bid process. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 57   
Page 102, lines 35 through 38:

This amendment provides $40,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 58   
Page 102, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development's Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 59   
 Page 108, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to Options, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 60   
Page 108, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) for the provision of services by licensed clinical social workers.  The Capital Area Human Services District has funding appropriated for licensed clinical social workers. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 61   
Page 116, lines 13 through 22:

This language adds a provider to the Medicaid program without going through the deliberation process and without appropriating additional funding to cover the increased cost. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 62   
Page 119, lines 36 through 40:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Grants Program for the Louisiana group of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation to sponsor the attendance of families and/or physicians to the annual symposium. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 63   
Page 136, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000 State General Fund by Statutory Dedications out of the Compulsive and Problem Gaming Fund to the Prevention and Treatment Program for Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling.  There is funding appropriated to the Office of Addictive Disorders for this type of service and additional funding for such service should be appropriated directly to the agency.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 64   
Page 144, lines 55 through 59:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency) for the mentor program.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 65   
Page 145, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $15,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 66   
Page 145, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the Iberia Homeless Shelter, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 67   
Page 170, Lines 43 through 49:

This amendment provides $50,000 payable out of State General Fund by Statutory Dedications from the Conservation Fund to the Louisiana Charter Boat Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 68   
Page 178, Lines 9 through 11: 

This amendment provides $25,000 in State General Fund to the Board of Regents for the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars for the purpose of funding scholarships.  The higher education funding formula is fully funded.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 69   
Page 183, Lines 50 through 52: 

This amendment provides $50,000 in the State General Fund for the University of New Orleans for the UNO Hospitality Research Center. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 70   
Page 203, Lines 45 through 48: 

This amendment provides $10,000 for Catahoula Agency for Postsecondary Education, Inc. in Jonesville.  The higher education funding formula is fully funded.   Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 71   
Page 236, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $200,000 in funding for the Odyssey Foundation for the Arts. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 72   
Page 236, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for RIZ UP! Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 73   
Page 236, lines 10 through 13:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request for a program which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 74   
Page 236, lines 14 through 17:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Hope Group, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 75   
Page 236, lines 18 through 21:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 76   
Page 236, lines 25 through 28:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Delta PREP. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 77   
Page 236, lines 29 through 32:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Concord Youth and Adult Community Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 78   
Page 236, lines 33 through 39:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to provide programs through a United Way Agency. The MFP is fully funded and it is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects and distribute resources appropriately. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 79   
Page 236, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Jefferson Sports and Scholastic Foundation, LLC. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 80   
Pages 237, lines 22 through 27:

This amendment provides $7,220 in funding for Richland & East Carroll Parishes who have partnered to offer a peer-support crisis-intervention program. It is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects, distribute resources, and select providers that can deliver needed services. This appears to be a duplicative program that provides services similar to existing programs. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 81   
Page 237, lines 28 through 32:

This amendment provides $100,000 in funding for the United Way of Acadiana Imagination Library/Jumpstart Initiative.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 82   
Page 237, lines 42 through 45:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the DeSoto Parish Multicultural Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 83   
Page 237, lines 46 through 49:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the Mt. Bethel No. 1 in Keithville.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 84   
Page 260, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Hungarian Settlement Historical Society, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 85   
Page 260, lines 23 through 25:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Merryville Historical Society and Museum, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 86   
Page 260, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff for the 2008 Veterans Day celebration in Dry Creek. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 87   
Page 260, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 88   
Page 260, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $110,000 to the city of Eunice for tennis court construction and expansion.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 89   
Page 260, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $180,000 to the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department for improvements to Thomas Jefferson Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 90   
Page 261, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Natchitoches, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 91   
Page 261, lines 18 through 20:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Community Awareness Revitalization and Enhancement Corporation.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 92   
Page 261, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Young Men's Christian Association of Baton Rouge Baranco/Clark Branch.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 93   
Page 261, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the McKinley High School Alumni Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 94   
Page 261, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $250,000 to the Algiers Athletic Club Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 95   
Page 261, lines 41 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000  to the Westbank Redevelopment Corporation.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 96   
Page 262, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $25,000  to the town of Arnaudville for infrastructure repairs and improvements and playground equipment acquisitions. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 97   
Page 262, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the village of Cankton for infrastructure improvements and playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 98   
Page 262, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $50,000  to the Kent Plantation House, Inc..  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 99   
Page 262, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the McKinley School Alumni Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 100
Page 263, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Evangeline Parish Recreation District for construction of a ball park.  This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 101
Page 263, lines 44 through 45:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Booker T. Community Outreach Project. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 102
Page 264, lines 4 through 5:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Novice House, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 103
Page 264, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 to The New Way Center, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 104
Page 264, lines 20 through 21:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Top Gun Boy Scouts of Ouachita. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 105
Page 264, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the city of Crowley for acquisition of playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 106
Page 264, lines 28 through 30:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the city of Rayne for acquisition of playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 107
Page 265, lines 21 through 22:

This amendment provides $100,000 to Community Coordinating Council, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 108
Page 265, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $100,000 to Men of Vision and Enlightenment, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 109
Page 265, lines 25 through 26:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Louisiana, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 110
Page 265, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $60,000 to the Louisiana Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 111
Page 265, lines 30 through 31:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Project Each One Reach One, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 112
Page 265, lines 32 through 33:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 113
Page 265, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Achieve to Succeed. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 114
Page 265, lines 40 through 42:

This amendment provides $15,000 to City at Peace. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 115
Page 266, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Scotlandville Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 116
Page 266, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Louisiana Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 117
Page 266, lines 38 through 39:

This amendment provides $75,000 to Mercy Endeavors, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 118
Page 266, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to Global Green USA. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 119
Page 267, lines 5 through 7

This amendment provides $650,000 to the Dryades Street Young Men's Christian Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 120
Page 267, lines 8 through 10:

This amendment provides $400,000 to Progress 63. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 121
Page 267, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $50,000 to Just the Right Attitude, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 122
Page 267, lines 16 through 18

This amendment provides $75,000 to the George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 123
Page 267, lines 19 through 21:

This amendment provides $340,000 to Serving People District 40. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 124
Page 268, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $200,000 to Human Assistance Needs and Development, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 125
Page 269, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Neighborhoods Planning and Community Development Network. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 126
Page 269, lines 30 through 32:

This amendment provides  $25,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO.127
Page 269, lines 33 through 35:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 128
Page 269, lines 36 through 38:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 129
Page 269, lines 42 through 46:

This amendment provides $50,000 for dog parks at Glenn F. Pope Memorial Park and Lafayette Woods Park. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 130
Page 270, lines 1 through 4:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Community Renewal International, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 131
Page 270, lines 5 through 6:

This amendment provides $30,000 to Children and Arthritis. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 132
Page 270, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Pineville Concerned Citizens, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 133
Page 270, lines 26 through 29:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 134
Page 270, lines 39 through 41:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 135
Page 270, lines 42 through 44:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Arna Bontemps African American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 136
Page 271, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $75,000 to the Education Foundation of Epsilon Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 137
Page 271, lines 9 through 11:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Southeast Louisiana Council Boy Scouts of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 138
Page 271, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 139
Page 271, lines 34 through 36:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Unity of Greater New Orleans, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 140
Page 272, lines 9 through 12:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Jefferson Parish for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation to be equally divided between Bright Playground, and Lakeshore Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 141
Page 272, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $50,000 to Pontilly Association, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 142
Page 272, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $200,000 to the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 143
Page 273, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Assumption Parish Police Jury for the E.G. Robichaux Ball Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 144
Page 273, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Assumption Parish Police Jury for the Bayou L'Ourse Ball Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 145
Page 273, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $5,000 to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 146
Page 274, lines 44 through 46:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Top Gun Boy Scouts of Ouachita. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 147
Page 275, lines 5 through 8:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Louisiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 148
Page 275, lines 20 through 23:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the city of Baton Rouge for the North Baton Rouge Community Center.  This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 149
Page 275, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $150,000 for RIZ UP Louisiana!. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 150
Page 275, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $5,000 for Hope Group, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 151
Page 275, lines 30 through 32:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 152
Page 275, lines 45 through 46:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Alpha Community Outreach Center, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 153
Page 277, lines 1 through 4:

This amendment provides $15,000 to The Church United for Community Development. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 154
Page 277, lines 18 through 20:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Rapides Station Community Ministries, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 155
Page 278, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Breaux Bridge Historical Society. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore,  I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 156
Page 278, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Gloria Kern Counseling Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 157
Page 278, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $40,000 to the town of Sarepta for playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 158
Page 278, lines 24 through 25:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Old Bethel Baptist Church of Clarks, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 159
Page 279, lines 23 through 24:
           
This amendment provides $10,000 to the Rosedale Lions Club. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 160
Page 279, lines 25 through 26:

This amendment provides $7,500 to the Maringouin Lions Club. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 161
Page 280, lines 18 through 19:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Livingston Outdoor Sports Association, Inc.  This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 162
Page 280, lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Nehemiah 20/20 Community Development. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 163
Page 280, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $150,000 for Life Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 164
Page 280, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Desire Community Housing Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 165
Page 280, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $50,000 for Pontilly Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 166
Page 281, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $35,000 to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 167
Page 281, lines 31 through 33:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Jefferson Parish Council for Kings Grant Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 168
Page 282, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Teagra's Helping Hands. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 169
Page 282, lines 31 through 32:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Paul S. Morton, Sr., Scholarship Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008.  Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 170
Page 282, lines 39 through 41:

This amendment provides $15,000 for Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training (VIET). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which