Whay isn't ACORN debarred from public contracting?

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jun/17/exclusive-minn-lawmaker-fears-census-abuse/ ^ | 06-17-2009 | Stephen Dinan

[Acton]

Outspoken Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's so worried that information from next year's national census will be abused that she will refuse to fill out anything more than the number of people in her household.

In an interview Wednesday morning with The Washington Times "America's Morning News," Mrs. Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, said the questions have become "very intricate, very personal" and she also fears ACORN, the community organizing group that came under fire for its voter registration efforts last year, will be part of the Census Bureau's door-to-door information collection efforts.

"I know for my family the only question we will be answering is how many people are in our home," she said. "We won't be answering any information beyond that, because the Constitution doesn't require any information beyond that." ***

Mrs. Bachmann said she's worried about the involvement of ACORN, the Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now, in next year's census. ***

"They will be in charge of going door to door and collecting data from the American public," she said. "This is very concerning."

ACORN has applied to help recruit workers to help conduct the census. Republican lawmakers and some public interest groups have expressed concern over their involvement.

ACORN staffers have been indicted in several states on charges of voter registration fraud stemming from the organization's efforts to register voters last year.

[Acton]

Michelle Bachman is saying she will not answer the Census questions because of the involvement of ACORN. How is it that the Congress cannot fund civil servants to take the Census, as we have in the past? Why do we need ACORN's help at all? And why hasn't ACORN been debarred from these types of activities, given the numerous violations of Federal crimes involving voting?

[org.whodat]

Ask Newt why they and other organizations were not closed down by the republicans when they had a chance. They were just to busy kiss up to the media and dancing for K street to be bothered.

[ozzymandus]

I hear ACORN has some powerful friends. Much like the Mafia.

[Rudder]

Yours is not to question whay...

[Captain Jack Aubrey]

Whay?

I dan’t know.

[Bubba_Leroy]

Why isn't ACORN debarred from public contracting?

Because they are a far left wing liberal Democrat support group.

[Danae]

Short answer is because ACORN CAMPAIGNED FOR CONGRESS MEMBERS in return for their support, patronage and FEDERAL FUNDING!!!!!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2198595/posts

[HardStarboard]

Ask anyone showing up at your door claiming to be from the Census Bureau the following:

"Are you now, or have you ever been associated with ACORN or any of its sub-corporations, organizations and/or affiliates?"

Depending on the answer you receive - make your decision on how much cooperation you are willing to give.

Personally, I will refuse to cooperate with any organization under indictment in 10 states and that should have RICO charges filed against it by the Federal Government.