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Democrat Alcee Hasitngs Used $220,000 From From Tax Payer sexual Harassment Slush Fund
Pacific Pundit ^ | 12/8/2017 | Pacific Pundit

Posted on 12/09/2017 9:27:15 AM PST by conservativejoy

Alcee Hastings, a far left Democrat from Florida used the tax payer funded slush fund to pay off a sexual harassment case made against him by a former staffer. $220,000! This is about three times the amount Republican Blake Farenthold used from that say tax payer slush fund to settle a similar claim. Farnenthold, who I thin needs to resign says he will pay back the $81,000 he used. The left wing media hasn’t even mentioned Alcee Hastings or his $220,000 settlement. Obviously because he’s a Democrat. The payoff was made in 2014 and was kept secret, until now

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To: eCSMaster

It’s almost impossible to be convicted by the Senate, it has only happened 8 out of the 19 times the Senate has had to vote on it.

That this scumbag is one of only 8 politicians in US history to actually be convicted and then goes right back to DC for more shenanigans means there is no saving the place, it must be torn down and salted.


21 posted on 12/09/2017 9:51:49 AM PST by Rome2000 (SMASH THE CPUSA-SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS-CLOSE ALL MOSQUES)
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To: Grampa Dave

Hastings used to be a federal judge but he was impeached by the House and Convicted by the Senate.


22 posted on 12/09/2017 9:53:38 AM PST by rcofdayton
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To: mad_as_he$$

Check your facts and math.

Republicans are guilty too.

What is the count now 6-7 Dems to 0 Reps? I see a pattern.


23 posted on 12/09/2017 10:01:15 AM PST by Dacula
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To: conservativejoy

Inasmuch as this is public money, shouldn’t there be a public accounting? Aren’t those the rules?


24 posted on 12/09/2017 10:05:19 AM PST by Billthedrill
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To: Dacula

Sure they are. But so far isn’t it all Dems that have been outed for using the slush fund? That is why it was a question not a statement.


25 posted on 12/09/2017 10:11:02 AM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: conservativejoy

Hastings has other issues that should have disqualified him years ago.


26 posted on 12/09/2017 10:12:03 AM PST by theoilpainter
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To: eCSMaster

“Wasn’t Hastings impeached, convicted and removed for fraud or bribery or something?”

Yes, but in his district all that matters is the color of his skin and that he is a dimoKKKRAT.


27 posted on 12/09/2017 10:13:03 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: Political Junkie Too
When Pelosi became Speaker, somebody had to tell her that allowing Hastings on the Intel Committee was inviting him to sell secrets to anybody willing to part with as little as a bent nickel.

She put him on some other committee.

28 posted on 12/09/2017 10:15:07 AM PST by Calvin Locke
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To: conservativejoy

Anyone using the slush fund to pay off a sexual impropriety is not only a horn dog but also a thief — that slush fund is money that belongs to the tax payers. When will we hear of all the congress critters that used that fund and who was the critter who established such fund? The tax payers have a right to know, or will it take another committee to find out? This is a good job for Mr. Mueller


29 posted on 12/09/2017 10:20:58 AM PST by 353FMG
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To: Gahanna Bob

What is it that you want — Justice? You may have to wait for a long time.


30 posted on 12/09/2017 10:26:26 AM PST by 353FMG
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To: conservativejoy

The filth, corruption,bribery,theft,lying and other assorted criminal activities in the government along with whore mongering and treason is unparalleled in the history of this or any other reasonably free nation. Draining the swamp is the first imperative. Not refilling it is the second. MAGA!


31 posted on 12/09/2017 10:34:19 AM PST by Don Corleone (.leave the gun, take the canolis, take it to the mattress.)
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BACKSTORY: Rep. Alcee Hastings Maxes Out Girlfriend’s Salary for Fifth Straight Year
Hastings also employs girlfriend’s daughter and a convicted money launderer

freebeacon ^ | March 8, 2017 | Joe Schoffstall
FR Posted on 3/9/2017, 8:53:46 AM by MarvinStinson

Rep. Alcee Hastings (D., Fla.) continues to pay his longtime girlfriend the maximum congressional salary of $168,411, and has paid her nearly $2.4 million in salary since 2000.

Hastings also employs his girlfriend’s daughter and the wife of a former staffer who was previously convicted of money laundering.

Patricia Williams, the longtime girlfriend who served as co-counsel during Hastings’ impeachment trial as a federal judge in the 1980s, has worked out of the congressman’s office since 1993. Williams started working for Hastings as a staff assistant and has since been promoted to deputy district director in his Broward County, Florida office.

The gig has proved lucrative for Williams, who has pocketed millions in salary since 2000, the first year that salary figures are publicly available from Legistorm.

Williams collected $21,250 for a partial year of work as a staff assistant in 2000, and was paid $98,000 in 2001. In 2002, her salary shot up to $121,307.

Williams’ salary gradually increased to $125,975 by 2005. She pulled in $623,003 during her time as a staff assistant from 2000 to 2005 .

Williams took over as deputy district director in Hastings’ Broward County office in 2006, a move that coincided with another generous salary bump to $143,314. Williams continued to receive yearly salary increases until her salary peaked at $168,411 in 2012, the maximum that can be paid to a congressional staffer.

Williams was paid $168,411 again in 2016, according to recently released fourth quarter congressional data. This was fifth straight year she was paid the maximum amount.

Williams is the highest-compensated member of Hastings’ staff. She earns more than his D.C. chief of staff, the employee who is typically the highest-paid in a congressional office. Williams has now pulled in nearly $2.4 million in salary since 2000.

Hastings also employs Patricia’s daughter, Maisha, as a staff assistant at his Broward County office. Maisha was given the position in 2011.

Hastings’ history with Patricia Williams dates back to the 1980s, when Williams served as co-counsel during his impeachment trial as a federal judge.

In 1981, Hastings was charged with “conspiracy and obstruction of justice for soliciting a $150,000 bribe in return for reducing the sentences of two mob-connected felons convicted in Hastings’ court.”

William Borders, a D.C.-based lawyer who was indicted alongside Hastings, was convicted in 1982 following an FBI sting. Hastings was acquitted by a criminal court in 1983, although a probe later found that Hastings had tampered with evidence, committed perjury, and conspired to accept bribes. Williams worked as his co-counsel throughout the trial.


32 posted on 12/09/2017 10:43:52 AM PST by Liz (One side in thips conflict has 8 Trillion bullets; the other side doesnt know which bathroom to use.)
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Exclusive: Taxpayers Paid $220K to Settle Fla Democrat Alcee Hastings sex mess / Roll Call / FR Posted by springwater13

The Treasury Dept paid $220,000 in a previously undisclosed agreement to settle a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment that involved Florida Democrat Alcee L. Hastings, according to documents obtained by Roll Call. Winsome Packer, a former staff member of a congressional commission that promotes international human rights, said in documents that the congressman touched her, made unwanted sexual advances, and threatened her job. Hastings also asked her the type underwear she wore.

At the time, Hastings was the chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, where Packer worked. Hastings has called Packer’s charges “ludicrous” and in documents said he never sexually harassed her. “Until this evening, I had not seen the settlement agreement between the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) and Ms. Packer,” the congressman said in a statement Friday night.

“This matter was handled solely by the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. At no time was I consulted, nor did I know until after the fact that such a settlement was made.” Hastings said that the lawsuit that Packer filed against him and an investigation by the House Ethics Committee were ultimately dismissed. “I am outraged that any taxpayer dollars were needlessly paid to Ms. Packer,” he said. (Excerpt) Read more at rollcall.com


Nobody believes this jackass. Get out now Hastings. This means you.....and cough up the 220,000.


33 posted on 12/09/2017 10:47:30 AM PST by Liz (One side in thips conflict has 8 Trillion bullets; the other side doesnt know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Grampa Dave

What a disgusting piece of trash.......this scumbag makes the Congress a joke.


34 posted on 12/09/2017 10:50:06 AM PST by Liz (One side in thips conflict has 8 Trillion bullets; the other side doesnt know which bathroom to use.)
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To: conservativejoy

That sure sounds like Alcee.


35 posted on 12/09/2017 11:10:27 AM PST by Rockingham
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To: Liz
What a disgusting piece of trash.......this scumbag makes the Congress a joke.

Before this time next year, most if not all the Black Criminals in their congressional caucus will be outed for crimes that you or any of us committed, would go to jail.

Crimes that have been swept under the Capital Hill rugs for years by their members and their partners in crime, the mediots.

36 posted on 12/09/2017 11:16:47 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Build Kate's wall! Keep illegals and illegal murderers/criminals out of America! MAGA! SLAP ACT!!)
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To: conservativejoy

Liberals always think with their genitals.


37 posted on 12/09/2017 11:18:08 AM PST by CodeToad (CWII is coming. Arm Up! They Are!)
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To: eCSMaster
"Wasn’t Hastings impeached, convicted and removed for fraud or bribery or something?"

Yes....but, that was White man's law. Black voters don't care about that.

38 posted on 12/09/2017 11:19:46 AM PST by blam
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To: Don Corleone
Too bad we can't fit this into a tagline. I added sedition to your excellent wording.

The filth, corruption,bribery,theft,lying and other assorted criminal activities in the government along with whore mongering and sedition/treason is unparalleled in the history of this or any other reasonably free nation.

Draining the swamp is the first imperative.

Not refilling it is the second. MAGA!

39 posted on 12/09/2017 11:38:47 AM PST by Grampa Dave (Build Kate's wall! Keep illegals and illegal murderers/criminals out of America! MAGA! SLAP ACT!!)
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To: conservativejoy

Why THE DEEP STATE wants Trump GONE!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB4tFESLvfM&feature=youtu.be
And MY humble effort to explain this remarkable phenomenon!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pKSwvVcuqA&t=82s


40 posted on 12/09/2017 2:05:51 PM PST by Dick Bachert (Why are damn near ALL the SEX FIENDS Democrats?)
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