MADISON (WKOW)--He's criticized the economic stimulus program since day one, but records now show that Republican U-S Senate candidate Mark Neumann accepted stimulus funds for one of his companies.
The Associated Press reports that "Neumann Solar Leasing", a solar energy company owned by the former congressman, received over $81,000 in grant money last year as part of President Obama's economic stimulus program.
But, Neumann's campaign spokesperson says the records are misleading, because the money was the result of tax breaks initiated by President Bush, which were then turned into grants by Obama.
But the A-P also reports that another renewable energy company owned by Neumann wrote a letter to congressional leaders in November urging them to continue the grant program.
The program expired on December 31st.
