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untanglingwebs
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Wolverine State politics: "The next Kwame Kilpatrick?"
By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times
December 18, 2012, 06:06PM
"Congressman Gary Peters demonstrated what citizens hate most about politics: The revolving door that disregards tax dollars in order to reward supporters," declares Matt Frendewey, communications director for the Michigan Republican Party.
He explains the baroque circumstances: the state GOP is incensed by news that Rep. Peters, a Democrat serving Michigan's 9th District, has hired Kandia Milton, former chief of staff of former Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.
"Milton was convicted of taking bribes, as part of a federal public corruption investigation involving the 'Kilpatrick Enterprise.' Kilpatrick, his father and long time friend Bobby Ferguson are currently in federal court facing a range of public corruption charges," Mr. Frendewey says.
"Kandia Milton was convicted of a felony for accepting more than $20,000 in bribe money while on the city payroll. And, just as shameful, Peters admits that this hire is purely based on Milton volunteering on his political campaign," he continues. "This isn't about second tries or rehabilitation, this is about poor judgment and abusing tax dollars by rewarding political supporters."
He has a prediction, too.
"Is Congressman Gary Peters the next Kwame Kilpatrick? The verdict is still out, but Peters' behavior demonstrates a serious lack of judgment and a continued pattern of corruption by Michigan Democratic leaders," Mr. Frendewey concludes.
Read more: http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2012/dec/18/wolverine-state-politics-next-kwame-kilpatrick/#ixzz2FrnPkM3I
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Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:50 am |
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Dave Starr
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Sun Dec 23, 2012 7:46 am |
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untanglingwebs
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I remember in the past that whenever complaints were made to HUD and the FBI, citizen groups were told certain politicians were protected by "higher ups in Washington. At least one HUD official blamed the White House during the Clinton years.
And yes Dave, they were Democrats!
Why else would HUD turn a blind eye to HUD related problems for 17 years and then suddenly crack down on them when forced to give a nationwide accounting? Why would the Detroit office of the OIG turn a blind eye to obvious problems?
Kurtz as Emergency Financial manager the first time, ignored HUD rules and gave agencies that did not qualify federal monies through the Community Block Grant and HOME Programs. When Williamson refused to honor those fundings given in lame duck moves by Kurtz as he left, HUD officials came in trying to get staff to transfer illegalities to Williamson. All they needed to do was investigate the actions discussed in their exit interviews.
Then council went to Williamson begging him to give the illegal money to these agencies so they could be re-elected. When he didn't they held hearings in an attempt to force him to give in and did their best to permanently damage the credibility of his staff.
The council refused to allow the mmoney to be re-allocated, so the funding was lost and future dollars were lost.
I don't blame the FBI for throwing their hands up and saying I don't understand this HUD stuff. That is because it is not their area of expertise and those with the level of expertise refuse to do their jobs. |
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Sun Dec 23, 2012 9:46 am |
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Ted Jankowski
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| How can any politician be convicted of bribery anymore. Didn't the Supreme court rule that giving politicians money is free speech? |
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Sun Dec 30, 2012 9:28 pm |
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