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Politics > Politics-USA |
| User: |
"Harry Hope" |
| Date: |
17 Jun 2006 01:49:29 PM |
| Object: |
Right Wing Prostitute Limo Service |
Cunningham is serving more than eight years in prison after admitting
to accepting $2.4 million in bribes from the defense contractor and
others.
Federal officials are investigating whether the contractor also
supplied the California Republican lawmaker with prostitutes and
limousines from Baker's company.
Baker did not testify Thursday because a federal grand jury
investigation is under way.
From The Associated Press, 6/16/06:
http://www.10news.com/news/9381469/detail.html
Limo Contract Allegedly Made With Cunningham Influence
Cunningham Allegedly Wrote Letter On Behalf Of Limo Company
WASHINGTON --
A limousine company involved in congressional prostitution and bribery
allegations got a Homeland Security contract after then-Rep. Randy
"Duke" Cunningham interceded on the company's behalf, the company's
president has told lawmakers.
The statement by the president of Shirlington Limousine was made in an
affidavit discussed at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing
Thursday.
It prompted renewed protests from lawmakers about the Homeland
Security Department's award of two contracts to Shirlington despite
the company's history of problems.
Committee Chairman Peter King, R-N.Y., noted that Shirlington
President Christopher Baker had a criminal record and business
dealings with a defense contractor named as an unindicted
co-conspirator in the prosecution of Cunningham.
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One day after an official swore under oath that the Department of
Homeland Security had no record of a letter from Randy "Duke"
Cunningham pushing her agency to do business with the scandal-linked
Shirlington Limo company, the department reversed course and released
the letter.
They "found" the letter;
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/docs/files/1150496976Cunningham_Letter.jpg
Harry
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