It's not like the state of California is broke.....oh wait.

California is becoming as dependent on federal money as many 3rd world nations. Floods, earthquakes, fires, etc.....

I wonder how much federal money has been spent in California the last 30 years compared to other states?

Obviously California by population pays more federal taxes than most states so I am not bashing California.

http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-01-0...budget-deficit

Sacramento — California's political leaders, who are facing the daunting challenge of closing an estimated $20.7 billion budget deficit this year, are looking to Washington for help. Just don't call it a bailout.

Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, said he plans to head to the nation's capital "early and often" seeking federal assistance. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger already has put the federal government on notice that he wants billions he says the state is owed. And outgoing Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Baldwin Vista (Los Angeles County), said she would head east as soon as this month.