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Generators Finally Getting Into Place

Great for these solid Wisconsin companies.  It’s a shame that bureaucratic incompetence has delayed their generosity from benefiting the people of Haiti. 

Wednesday, Briggs & Stratton Co., Wauwatosa, said it donated 240 portable generators to Haitian churches, schools, medical clinics and other public facilities lacking a reliable source of electricity.

The generators have languished in a Haitian warehouse for several months but are scheduled to be released soon.

“Patience has been the key. We have been very diligent in letting the (Haitian government) know that we are not abandoning these generators,” said Briggs spokeswoman Laura Timm.

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Problems at customs, including a box of donated shoes that wasn’t properly labeled, kept the Briggs generators stuck in a warehouse.

Posted by Owen at 0747 hrs
Foreign Affairs + Technology

1. Something tells me obtaining fuel to run these generators could be the next hurdle to clear.

   Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on May 27, 2010 at 0900 hrs
   
   
   

2. Come on Owen the government people had to figure out how they could take credit for this, hence the delay.

   Nothing says “Campaign Brochure Picture” like standing next to a Haitian in front a church with a brand spanking new generator attached.

   Posted by Jay4Liberty on May 27, 2010 at 0915 hrs
   
   
   

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