Sheila Jackson Lee, Limousine Liberal [Renegs on FOX Interview]

NewsMax ^ | February 6, 2002 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[Clinton's a liar]

As a Congresscritter, for Ms. Jackson Lee to take a government-leased car to work every day is illegal. Look it up. It is incumbent upon all of us to point out every single time these people break the law.

[monkeyshine]

because she had SO MANY heavy files to carry everyday!

Why not get a staffer to carry them?

[monkeyshine]

Really? Why isn't that the focus of this story, then?

[Clinton's a liar]

It is part of the story in the original article in the Weekly Standard. I don't know why Fox didn't focus on that, nor NewsMax.

[Clinton's a liar]

From the Weekly Standard story:

According to the Congressional Handbook, the bible of dos and don'ts for House offices, "commuting expenses are not reimbursable." These costs are defined as "transportation expenses incurred by the Member or employees between their residence and duty station." A spokesman for the Committee on House Administration confirms that the use of a government-leased vehicle for commuting purposes and the use of a public employee as a driver are both violations of House rules. Of course, every lawmaker is expected to know the Congressional Handbook. But Jackson Lee was also provided a copy of these guidelines when her office leased the car that she rides in to work.

Found here:

http://www.weeklystandard.com/content/public/articles/000/000/000/867aejst.asp

[monkeyshine]

Bump the criminals into prison. Ban them from the House.

[ImpBill]

Piling on top of Shelia ... now there is a real disgusting thought. Sends shivers down my spine. YUK

[ImpBill]

"She ... needs to be exposed."

That also conjures up a frightening vision. YUK again.

[YankeeFan]

bttt