Nonprofit Connects Murtha, Lobbyists (1 Viewer)

[danarhea]

the Pennsylvania Association for Individuals With Disabilities is a group founded by an aide to Jack Murtha which has helped hundreds of disabled people find work. However, corruption is now taking its toll, as lobbyists for defense contractors, which now serve on the board. This arrangement has made millions for these contractors, who now use the agency as a focal point for obtaining political influence and favors. When the Democrats take over in January, one of their first acts will be to create transparency in giving Federal funds away. This is going to reflect very unfavorably on Murtha, as people begin to see how corrupt he has become. That is, unless the Democrats attempt to shield him, and try to cover up what is going on.

Article is here.

 

[PeteEU]

I dunno, seems business as usual... I mean if they go after Murtha on this, then they also have to go after the VP.. basicly the same thing when it comes down to it.

 

[Patrickt]

This is the key quote in the article:

"Scialabba, a former Marine whose young boxing career was cut short by polio and who relies on a wheelchair, said PAID's efforts to put a chronically underemployed population to work have rendered it above reproach."

Some, because of their allegedly good work are above reproach for a whole host of things.