Hayworth Defends Legitimacy of "Free" Grants
J.D. has defended the content of a series of "infomercials" he participated in, despite their dubious legitimacy:
"Oh yeah, it's the one where the, they call it an infomercial -- a video presentation. I recorded it back in 19 -- I beg your pardon, back in 2007, three years ago. And they're using all these false attacks saying, 'free money,'" said Hayworth.
"First of all, I never ever used that term. I made it very clear that no money that comes to the government is free -- that it comes through taxation. But there are grants. And just as - well, let me use my old days at Channel 10. We wouldn't beat up Dave Munsey for telling us, 'You know, it's gonna be hot today, in the triple digits.' We might not be happy with that news. It might not comport with what we'd like to have happen. But it's reality, in terms of the weather forecast. The fact is, those grants exist."
Not exactly. As a disclaimer on Grants.gov warns consumers: "We have all seen them; late night infomercials, websites, and reference guides, advertising 'millions in free money.' Don't believe the hype! Although there are many grants on Grants.gov, few of them are available to individuals and none of them are available for personal financial assistance. To find an alphabetical listing of federal personal assistance visit USA.gov website's Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid page. Find out if you are eligible to apply for grants on Grants.gov, watch this helpful animated eligibility tutorial."
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