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Posted on 09/27/2008 12:10:21 PM PDT by mathprof
House GOP Fights to Remove ACORN Slush Fund from Economic Rescue Bill; Poison-Pill Proposal Would Ask Taxpayers to Bankroll Group Accused of Voter Fraud Nationwide
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Washington, Sep 27 - House Republicans have made clear that they will fight for an economic rescue package that protects the interests of families, seniors, small businesses, and all taxpayers. And as discussions continue in order to forge an agreement that reflects these principles, the American people are taking note of a left-wing giveaway Democrats are pushing to force taxpayers to bankroll a slush fund for a discredited ally of the Democratic Party. At issue is the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now – better known as ACORN – an organization fraught with controversy for, among other scandals, its fraudulent voter registration activities on behalf of Democratic candidates. Here are just some examples of ACORN’s most recent scandals and unlawful activities:
- “ACORN is a long-time advocacy group with whom Obama was once associated. Recently, though, ACORN workers in two states have pleaded guilty to election fraud, an unlikely recipient of federal largess.” (Fox News Report, 9/26/08)
- “Seven ACORN workers were charged with ‘committing the biggest voter-registration fraud in [Washington] state history.’’ (The Seattle Times, 7/26/07)
- ACORN workers submitted “just over 1,800 new voter registration forms, but there was a problem. The names were made up – all but six of the 1,800 submissions were fakes… The ACORN workers told state investigators that they went to the Seattle public library, sat at a table and filled out the voter registration forms. They made up names, addresses, and Social Security numbers and in some cases plucked names from the phone book. One worker said it was a lot of hard work making up all those names and another said he would sit at home, smoke marijuana and fill out the forms.” (Fox News Channel, 5/02/08)
- “Late last year, a handful of Acorn canvassers in Washington state admitted that they had falsified voter registrations by illegally filling out hundreds of forms with names such as Dennis Hastert, Leon Spinks and Fruito Boy Crispila.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/31/08)
- “Eight workers for a get-out-the-vote effort in St. Louis city and county have pleaded guilty to federal election fraud for submitting false registration cards for the 2006 election, authorities said today. The workers were employed by the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), gathering voter registrations.” (Associated Press, 4/02/08)
- “Acorn has had a number of missteps. This month its founder, Wade Rathke, resigned after news emerged that his brother Dale had embezzled nearly $1 million from Acorn and affiliated groups eight years ago -- information the group kept from law-enforcement authorities and most members. Dale Rathke left the organization only last month.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/31/08)
So how exactly will ACORN be rewarded if the Democrats get their way? Very simple: behind closed doors, ACORN-friendly language was slipped into the Democratic economic rescue proposal by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA). Take a look:
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TRANSFER OF A PERCENTAGE OF PROFITS.
1. DEPOSITS. Not less than 20 percent of any profit realized on the sale of each troubled asset purchased under this Act shall be deposited as provided in paragraph (2).
2. USE OF DEPOSITS. Of the amount referred to in paragraph (1) 1. 65 percent shall be deposited into the Housing Trust Fund established under section 1338 of the Federal Housing Enterprises Regulatory Reform Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 4568); and 2. 35 percent shall be deposited into the Capital Magnet Fund established under section 1339 of that Act (12 U.S.C. 4569).
REMAINDER DEPOSITED IN THE TREASURY. All amounts remaining after payments under paragraph (1) shall be paid into the General Fund of the Treasury for reduction of the public debt. |
What does this mean? The Wall Street Journal breaks it down in an editorial published today:
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“What we have here essentially are a pair of government slush funds created in July as part of the Economic Recovery Act that pump tax dollars into the coffers of low-income housing advocacy groups, such as Acorn.”
“Acorn, one of America’s most militant left-wing ‘community activist groups,’ is spending $16 million this year to register Democrats to vote in November. In the past several years, Acorn’s voter registration programs have come under investigation in Ohio, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri and Washington, while several of their employees have been convicted of voter fraud…”
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That’s right. Rather than returning any profits made in the long-term from the economic rescue package, Democrats want to first reward their radical allies at ACORN for their help – often illegal help – in getting Democrats elected to office. Families, seniors, small businesses, and all American taxpayers deserve better than what Democratic leaders are attempting to jam down their throats.
The rescue package should not become a “Christmas tree” for the Democratic Majority’s far-left wing political agenda that seeks to shower taxpayer dollars upon groups like ACORN. On behalf of beleaguered taxpayers across the nation, House Republicans will continue to fight to remove the ACORN payback and any other Democratic poison pills from the economic rescue package.
Taxpayers funding of Democrat political campaigns.
Whats wrong with that?
All taxpayers agree with the fundamental Socialist policies of the Liberals right?
I mean the mainstream according to the media is onboard with Obama’s change and his new socialist dream for America.
Hey if you question him or his policies you are obviously a racist or some hate filled person that should be prosecuted and they have Obama truth squads that will silence you.
So lets face it Conservatism is dead.
Criminals...... both!
Just sent this via e-mail to my Senators and Representative:
Dear ________
Not one dime of this bailout should go to organizations like ACORN and La Raza.
The funding of nongovernmental organizations which are nakedly partisan is not only wrongheaded and immoral, but unconstitutional.
As long as this provision remains in the bailout bill, I, and thousands of others like me will steadfastly oppose any efforts to get it passed.
Before any bailout plan is approved, there should be hearings which investigate the root causes of this catastrophe.
There are members of both houses of Congress who have opposed strengthening oversight of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae every time legislation to strengthen oversight and increase accountability has been proposed over the years, and they must be held accountable for their positions.
Their actions need to be brought to the light of day, and NAMES NEED TO BE NAMED.
Wrong-headed actions by Congress led to this mess; and it is idiotic to assume that additional wrong-headed actions by Congress will fix it.
Thank you,
I could not agree more, every one I have called refuses to name names but my money is on Barney.
The guys are committing crimes!
Where the Hell is the DOJ? Why isn’t the DOJ ripping them a new one based on RICO?
Geeze Louise this country is doomed!
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Barney and Schumer, at a minimum.
This is a COUP.
Very simple: behind closed doors, ACORN-friendly language was slipped into the Democratic economic rescue proposal by Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd (D-CT) and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA).Criminals...... both!
Thanks, Syncro. I'd missed that. Safe seats there, unfortunately. They'll even become folk heroes to their constituents.
Thank God for the House Republicans. True patriots! If this ACORN crap stays in the bill, there’s going to be hell to pay.
bttt
Dems are criminal recidivists
thanks for that .
PING
The group should be closed down not given my money.
connection
ACORN might get money
obama worked for ACORN
Biden went for ear marks too
no wonder the Dems tried to rush this though
I am bulls%%% right now over this and add the fact that La Raza might get money too, a group which wants to take some of our country away from us
AARGGHH
If this was republicans this would be all over the media and so far nothing much .
This is a story and big story and of course the media cover it all up , some even blaming the republicans of stalling
thanks for that .
PING
The group should be closed down not given my money.
connection
ACORN might get money
obama worked for ACORN
Biden went for ear marks too
no wonder the Dems tried to rush this though
AGREED
I know many people who do not even know about ACORN and their dealings then there’s La Raza
The Dems tried to get this through quick and now blame the GOP
obama worked for this group
Biden tried to get ear marks too
so where is the media and of course the community organiser is trying to silence people in MO
I am pissed right now
change we can believe in aye so this is change
I’ve called both senators here in FL and both boxes are full
I’ll be trying and trying as no way should they get anything and I am calling all the media as to why they are not reporting this on a bigger scale
obama worked for this corrupt group
there’s a connection and I want to know who put this in the bill.
I also want Dodds, Franks to be investigated as obama should be as I bet he’s got something to do with this
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