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Judi Lynn

(160,524 posts)
Sun Nov 20, 2016, 09:36 PM Nov 2016

Ex-US Rep. Schock allegedly profited off voters' DC visits

Source: Associated Press

Michael Tarm, Associated Press
Updated 4:43 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2016


CHICAGO (AP) The indictment of a 35-year-old disgraced former Republican congressman jolted residents of his central Illinois district, shaken by prosecutors' claims that Aaron Schock illegally dipped into campaign and government coffers to subsidize a lavish lifestyle, including his Capitol Hill office done up in the style of "Downton Abbey."

Perhaps more stunning was an allegation found on page 34 of the charging document: Schock's apparent willingness to pocket thousands of constituents' dollars by arranging annual Washington tours combined with meet-and-greets.

"I know that some people feel very hurt, angered and betrayed," said Quincy insurance agent Jack Freiburg, who attended such an event in 2014.

State political observers say the alleged scheme stands out even with Illinois' long-established reputation for corruption, including a former governor's attempt to sell President Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. House rules require excess fees from such visits be returned to constituents or donated to charity, according to the indictment.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/politics/article/Schock-allegedly-profited-off-his-voters-10626413.php

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Ex-US Rep. Schock allegedly profited off voters' DC visits (Original Post) Judi Lynn Nov 2016 OP
I don't care what political party... ReRe Nov 2016 #1
seems like he has everything Trump is looking for to fill his admin JI7 Nov 2016 #2
Yup. n/t progressoid Nov 2016 #3
classical criminal narcissist personality, he is/was obsessed with his looks and lifestyle Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #4
 

Grey Lemercier

(1,429 posts)
4. classical criminal narcissist personality, he is/was obsessed with his looks and lifestyle
Mon Nov 21, 2016, 03:30 AM
Nov 2016

Rethug version of Weiner, minus the paedo instincts

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