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Black lawmakers push to cut back new ethics office
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| 6/2/10
| BEN EVANS
Posted on 06/02/2010 12:23:48 PM PDT by Kartographer
Stung by a series of inquiries, nearly half the members of the Congressional Black Caucus want to scale back the aggressive ethics procedures that Democrats trumpeted after gaining control of Congress.
Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio, and 19 fellow black lawmakers in the all-Democratic caucus quietly introduced a resolution last week that would restrict the powers of the new independent Office of Congressional Ethics. The office, formed by Congress in 2008, is run by a panel of private citizens.
Black caucus Chairwoman Barbara Lee, D-Calif., is among the sponsors, but the full 42-member caucus did not endorse the measure. Lee declined comment through a spokesman.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2006election; 2010electionbias; cbc; cultureofcorruption; democrats; democratscandals; draintheswamp; ethics; nothingtoseehere; oce; pelosicongress
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To: maddog55
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posted on
06/02/2010 12:51:44 PM PDT
by
WOBBLY BOB
("The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants"-Albert Camus)
To: Kartographer
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:01:27 PM PDT
by
Red in Blue PA
(Anti-Gunners suffer from Factose Intolerance)
To: a fool in paradise
Common blood H Rap Brown, comes to mind.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:05:03 PM PDT
by
itsahoot
(Each generation takes to excess, what the previous generation accepted in moderation.)
To: Kartographer
They could take care of the problem if they would quit acting unethically. It’s real easy!
To: Kartographer
Stung by a series of inquiries, nearly half the members of the Congressional Black Caucus want to scale back the aggressive ethics procedures that Democrats trumpeted after gaining control of Congress.With the precedent set by our new "president," why shouldn't the criminal class candidly flex their muscle?
They might as well paint a target of themselves, or they might claim racism and argue that in corruption and criminal acts blacks are disproportionately represented.
I can hardly wait for that one!
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:08:22 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(10% of muslims, the killer murdering radicals, are "only" 140,000,000 of 'em)
To: jazusamo
The CBC has it all figured out, gut the OCE and the Dems won’t have to worry about ethics violations. Pathetic Effective! There.
Fixed it for you!
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:11:09 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(10% of muslims, the killer murdering radicals, are "only" 140,000,000 of 'em)
To: MrB
Clintons --- $100,000,000
Al Bore ---- $100,000,000
"There is no distinctly American criminal class --- with the possible exception of Congress." Mark Twain
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:19:03 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(10% of muslims, the killer murdering radicals, are "only" 140,000,000 of 'em)
To: Kartographer
“Black lawmakers push to cut back new ethics office”
I’f post something but I’d be accused of racism.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:20:37 PM PDT
by
Grunthor
(In Christ Alone, not man.)
To: Kartographer
Congress. Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-OhioPaging the "That's Racist" kid. You are needed on this thread, stat!
To: Publius6961
OK, then, maybe it’s just a democRat cultural thing...
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:23:25 PM PDT
by
MrB
(The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
To: Kartographer
Black Congressional caucus. The klan with a tan.
Racist bigots,Crooks and thieves posing as politicians.
Being black and in the Congressional Black Caucus is a license to steal.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:23:50 PM PDT
by
Venturer
To: Onelifetogive
I have the “over the top” “that’s racist” kid on file...
but someone begged me not to post it again, even though it’s just a parody to poke at race baiters.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:24:21 PM PDT
by
MrB
(The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
To: Kartographer
It’s all about the Benjamin’s and keeping the law outta my business! Most transparent administration ever!
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:25:36 PM PDT
by
dennisw
(History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid - Gen Eisenhower)
To: dennisw
Everyone knows the Benjamins go in the freezer.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:27:23 PM PDT
by
WOBBLY BOB
("The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants"-Albert Camus)
To: MrB
Is that the one with the fried chicken and watermelons?
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:29:00 PM PDT
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
To: JustaDumbBlonde
basketball, gold chains, bone in the hair, etc.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:31:39 PM PDT
by
MrB
(The difference between a (de)humanist and a Satanist is that the latter knows who he's working for.)
To: Kartographer
Statement: "Black lawmakers push to cut back new ethics office"
Response: Yep!
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:38:18 PM PDT
by
AEMILIUS PAULUS
(It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
To: Kartographer
OK, I’ve got to ask. Is there anyone out there, anyone at all, who is surprised that the Black Caucus is complaining about having their ethics examined?
To: Kartographer
Derned yahoos keep spelling ‘’pathetic’’ wrong again,, they think it’s ‘’ethics’’,,,which it ain’t.
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posted on
06/02/2010 1:48:49 PM PDT
by
Waco
To: MrB
That’ll work ... such a wonderful culture, weaving their weak thread through the fabric of our society.
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posted on
06/02/2010 2:06:24 PM PDT
by
JustaDumbBlonde
(Don't wish doom on your enemies. Plan it.)
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