Diverting $2.5 billion awarded in a mortgage settlement

[obgyn65]

"Some states are diverting their share of a $2.5 billion they were awarded in a mortgage settlement, money intended to help homeowners and mitigate the effects of foreclosures."
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/b...nt-money-to-other-uses.html?_r=1&ref=business

 

[2B]

I'm shocked (not) but I am appalled. I'm certainly not surprised.

 

[obgyn65]

But shouldn't this practice be illegal?

I'm shocked (not) but I am appalled. I'm certainly not surprised.