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The House ethics committee has formally charged California Democrat Maxine Waters with three counts of ethics wrongdoing, including charges that she accepted special
favors for a family member.The announcement of the charges opens the way for a trial this fall before eight members of the ethics committee -- four Democrats and four Republicans.
Waters, a 10-term representative from Los Angeles who holds a senior position on the Financial Services Committee, has denied the charges. The committee denied her motion to dismiss the charges.
*** UPDATE *** Here are the details of what the Investigative Subcommittee of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct is alleging.
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Is this the same thing as Rep. Eric Cantor directing $$$$ to the bank where His Wife work's?
Just saying 1st Read!
1st Read doesn't have anything to do with an ethics investigation.
Hiya Rick,
My observations exactly...and with John Boehner as well...prior to the meltdown--he cashed out his holdings while appointed to the committee to oversee the banking debacle...my only question is "why wont Democrats go after them"? It isn't throwing stone for stone...they would both be doing a service to our nation rather than engage in one sided politics...after all...they ARE guilty....
Mark: Same question as with Charlie Rangel. If Walters agrees to a plea deal and the Republicans reject the deal. Wouldn't the ethics committee as a whole vote to decide whether to accept or reject the plea? With the majority being Democrats, isn't it likely that a plea would be accepted?
Ron, i'm thinking that the Ethics committee is madeup of 5 Dems & 5 G No P'ers.
5 Democrats and 5 Republicans.
Rick and ITM: Thanks for the clarification.
Pushing Negrophobia is what the RepubliCANT's do best! Rangel, Waters, and reportedly other Black members of Congress.
When will the investigation begin on C-Street! Where is the investigation of Eric the Can't and his wifes bank. Why is Ensign still a member of the Senate?
Let's be fair about applying the ethics rules. Oh, I forgot, minorities are the only people that the laws apply to!
Man why don't you chill with the race BS. They F'ed up now deal with it.
Stop putting all of your trust into damn politicians and you wont be so disappointed when their azz is in a bind.
I'm African American and I think you are making a very assinine comment. You don't get a pass just because Obama is the POTUS.
Corruption has no color. POLITICIANS will do whatever it takes to gain a vote to remain in power.
Middle's a mite touchy today! Off his feed or starch in the shorts?
Can You ever post something that does'nt have several Abbreviated cuss words?
Good Lord dude, just how bad does your Life Suck, that You havta cuss with every breath?
OK ITM, guess you don't vote at all. Can't put "trust into damn politicians"!
"Corruption has no color"---True, so again, where are the investigations into Ensign, C-Street, and others.....not to mention the Bush/Cheney crime family!
Are you related to Michael Steele?
Then in the middle, we'd all be interested on how you comment on Ensign, Vitter, Cantor, come on you can do it, we know you can. Oh that's Right their teabagging republicans they don't count. Idiot.
Not everything is racial but in this case, one does have to wonder if there isn't something in the media coverage that is questionable--not the racial aspect but why only democrats. What about Cantor's wife; and Boehner's little group he has been counseling regarding their ethics problems? Why isn't that in the news? Why isn't the fact that the FBI is investigating GOPer John Ensign in the news? The only ones in the news are democrats who happen to be black.
What we should be asking is why is the media (not FR, this is a political chat site) pushing this narrative? They are continually pushing a negative narrative about democrats and Pres Obama which I find troubling.
Chilled, save your race card. There are several people under investigation, not all are black! Remember the boy that cried wolf? The charges of racism have been so casually and friviously by people that nobody's going to listen anymore when there are serious racial matters
Rick,
Up your.., I'm a grown azz man.
Chill,
Proved my point. I guess I'm an Uncle Tom, Oreo, House N....R because I don't tote the Democrat line.
Mo,
You're barking up the wrong tree with your simple azz. You had better stick to F'ing with someone in the PeeWee league that is more your speed.
There you have it gang, when ask to provide facts or talk abut his teabagging republican party all he has is anger and stupidity, typical teabagger. Have a nice day in the middle. Looks like we got old in the middle all worked up Chill and Rick this makes it a good day.
ITM, you just proved my Point, which is You live a sad life! Noone said anything about Uncle Tom, Oreo, & this special House N....R. Those are You words, noone else's. You say that because of the sadness You live with everyday. Your Military Indoctranation has'nt stopped your sadness.
Seek help GrassHopper, seek help!
BTW, you could'nt post without Cussing, as I pointed out to YOU!
If Maxine Waters tries make this a race issues she will be making a terrible mistake. If she is innocent, she will rise above the use of race and simply defend herself on the facts and the merits of the case.
Why is the press not all over Senator Ensign's ethical problems. Ensign is being investigated by the FBI but you don't see that all over the cable news. Double standard?
The short answer Dottie, when MSNBC quits getting their daily stories from Fox they will start reporting the real news from both sides not just Fox lies.
You seem to be the one in here that watches Fox religiously. You know more about what goes on with that channel than anyone else. If you don't like what their reporting, don't watch it. I don't watch MSNBC nor Fox because I know where each is coming from.
Try viewing something other than political BS sometimes. Maybe you would learn a few things.
So where do you get your talking points from itm? We know you don't investigate on your own because you don't like facts only lies.
Accordiing to the Statement of Allegations their stock in this bank was worth $352,000 at the end of 2007 and represented 5-15% of their entire net worth. It also says that the stock would have been "worthless" if the bank failed.
Where there's smoke, there's usually fire.
This thing doesn't even pass the giggle test.
From one of the counts against her:
Count III: Conduct in Violation of the Code of Ethics for Government Service, clause 5
Any person in government should:
Never discriminate unfairly by the dispensing of special favors or privelges to anyone, whether for renumeration or not; and never accept for himself or his family, favors or benefits under circumstances which might be contrued by reasonable persons as influencing the performance of his governmental duties.
So basically they are saying that every politician I've ever known of is in violation of their own ethics rules???
I wonder how many corrupt Demoncrats are left in the swamp? Now that they are caught, you Demoncrats on this website are crying color and double standard. Oh, what a pity bunch you are. Can't take your own medicine. As if Repubs don't pay for their ethic violations. And I know why you are crying. Its the midterm elections. The voters is going to whack your behinds. I don't hear you wailing about that European tour of Big Mama when we poor Americans are losing our jobs and houses. No sireee, not a whimper from you.
I don't have a problem with the ethics committee doing their job; if Waters and Rangel did wrong, they should pay a price. What I object to is the lack of coverage of GOPer ethics problems. Fair is fair. The swamp contains both parties and both should be reported by the media with equal zest.
JuvenBachan; I don't hear you wailing about that European tour of Big Mama when we poor Americans are losing our jobs and houses. No sireee, not a whimper from you.
To be honest, I don't have a problem with the "First Lady" taking a vacation. The right says that we are free and should remain so, we have freedoms that should not be taken away, then I feel that the "First Lady" is free to vacation wherever and whenever she likes. And, don't start with the "taxpayers money" and all the garb, i've heard it enought to last me for the rest of my life. No need to repeat.
So for all you out there saying the media coverage of ongoing ethics violations is not fair, are you suggesting that the media might be slanted and/or biased in some respect? Are you suggesting we might not be able to take the crap they're shoving down our throats as the unfiltered unbiased truth? Could it be possible that there is a hidden agenda to what passes through the Editors of our largest and most "trusted" corporate media enterprises? I'm shocked!!! /sarcasm on.
Lynchmob
Stooping low again, Bev?
There have been many WHITE politicians brought up on ethics charges. This is not about race, despite what Maxine Waters and Charlie Rangel want you to think.
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Lawdy No, Lynchmob
Just Keeping it Real WTH????
On Thursday during another one of his stupid rants against the President, Glenn Beck compared Obama's America to "the damn Planet of the Apes," That's what I call low. Besides, if Republicans can never seem to find people like Vitter, Ensign" C' street residents and other swamp dwelliers over on the right side of the swamp, I'm just saying. they are whom I'd like to see elevated to the positon.
FYI: Your moniker isn't exactly on the a high moral ground either.
I've explained this before: It's a nickname, because my last name is Lynch.
Good job in your distraction, though!
Racism: the liberal's "Ace in the hole"
Bev and Jody,
Seems to me if they sat a Republican on fire on the steps of the White House that wouldn't be good enough for you two. Get a grip. Both parties have their fair share of low-lifes, crooks. And, they come in all colors and all races! They all get in the media. And, Jody, if Ensign is being investigated by FBI, how did you know about it? Did you get a personal memo from the FBI?
If you would watch or listen to something other than Fox Dirt you'd know about the FBI investigation, it's common knowledge.
Mo:
There you go with that FOX BS again. You are infatuated with that channel.
Okay we have both Republicans and Democrats caught doing things they shouldn't . These are politicians who by definition are crooks to begin with. Party affiliation really has little to do with it. If Ms. Waters is guilty she will be dealt with as any other member would. Oh, and race has nothing to do with it.
I am no big fan of Rep Waters, but these allegations to me look no different from what most members of congress do. She helped a minority owned bank remain solvent. This is very much in the spirit of things she has always done. 175,000 is chump change in the real world of Congress. Yes she is responsible for her staff, but I find it odd that the report names here chief of staff as her grandson...that is an irrelevant detail which is only included to imply wrong doing and should not have been included. I find this investigation to be a BIG waste of time and will cost us all way more money than what was involved
Hopefully you all have read the charges...its only 10 pages, and I am still wondering....what was the big deal here.
ScottNatl, I agree, I read the charges and still wonder what is the big deal? These are things done on a regular basis, even by the SCOTUS, remember, allowing campaign donations without revealing where they come from.
"Business As Usual"
it looks like after reading the charges that there is not much here. Is this not what our representatives do on a daily basis?
I know our representative do this everyday. Now all of a sudden they can't use their positions to make a few extra $350,000.? What is this country coming to?
Looks like the "Corporate media" is earning it's pay sowing more confusing and distracting morsels for the unwashed masses to bicker about. It's amusing to watch so many people chasing tail and hurling insults while the real crimes are commited behind the curtain.
Dave is right. Chances are the Democrats are stealing millions as we speak. Look, Maxine stole $350,000. Distraction.com
Looking at the charges, my question is since OneUnited Bank was obviously in trouble, might they have received the assistance they did without the help of Ms. Waters' chief of staff? I see her chief of staff assisting in setting up a meeting, but I don't see him dictating the results of the meeting. I'm not sure this rises to the level of an ethics violation. It seems like a bit of a stretch to me.
Yes whats the big deal, the Waters only made $350,000. That's less than half a million. Now they will spend 4 or 5 million investigating it? What a waste!