Longtime Dallas congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has awarded thousands of dollars in college scholarships to four relatives and a top aide's two children since 2005, using foundation funds set aside for black lawmakers' causes.The Congressional Black Caucus is a scam and has been for many, many years. In this day and age there's absolutely no reason for a race-based caucus to exist in Congress.
The recipients were ineligible under anti-nepotism rules of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which provided the money. And all of the awards violated a foundation requirement that scholarship winners live or study in a caucus member's district.
Johnson, a Democrat, denied any favoritism when asked about the scholarships last week. Two days later, she acknowledged in a statement released by her office that she had violated the rules but said she had done so "unknowingly" and would work with the foundation to "rectify the financial situation."
Initially, she said, "I recognized the names when I saw them. And I knew that they had a need just like any other kid that would apply for one." Had there been more "very worthy applicants in my district," she added, "then I probably wouldn't have given it" to the relatives.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
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Absolutely no need for black preferences. I would suggest a preference for white, retired engineers, but perhaps no one sees any need there!
Is is no wonder why our country is in the mess it's in with such low class people in Congress. Crime is totally rampant with the leadership of our country. This gal should be voted out of office like yesterday.
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