FBI reportedly probing Rep. Weldon(R)

[LynnTheDem]

WASHINGTON - The FBI is investigating whether U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon used his influence to secure lobbying and consulting contracts for his daughter, two people familiar with the inquiry said Saturday.

The inquiry focuses on lobbying contracts worth $1 million that Weldon's daughter, Karen Weldon, obtained from foreign clients and whether they were assisted by the Republican congressman, they said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15265440/

Republicans do take "dirty as a politician" seriously, don't they.

[bunkerbuster1]

1. Dirty headline of the week!

eww!

[habitual]

7. my first thought too ewwww

that's gross!

[Nimrod2005]

2. Just another Republican scandal...This will play big because, they

will just have to mention that here we go again, another Republican is corrupt, and how these stories never stop surfacing...etc.

[phillysuse]

3. When is Weldon checking in to

ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION?

The Demon rum made me do it!!!!

[MH1]

4. Yahoo news alert for "Curt Weldon":

Sources: Pa. Rep. Curt Weldon under federal probe
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fri, 13 Oct 2006 9:14 PM PDT
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06287/729899-85.stm
WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department is investigating whether Republican Rep. Curt Weldon of Pennsylvania traded his political influence for lucrative lobbying and consulting contracts for his daughter, according to sources with direct knowledge of the inquiry.

FBI Investigating Pa. Rep. Curt Weldon
Fox News Sat, 14 Oct 2006 4:11 PM PDT
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,220900,00.html
The inquiry focuses on lobbying contracts worth $1 million that Weldon's daughter, Karen Weldon, obtained from foreign clients and whether they were assisted by the congressman.

FBI probing Rep. Weldon, his daughter
AP via Yahoo! News Sat, 14 Oct 2006 2:42 PM PDT
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061014/ap_on_go_co/congressman_investigation_4
The FBI is investigating whether Rep. Curt Weldon, R-Pa., used his influence to secure lobbying and consulting contracts for his daughter, two people familiar with the inquiry said Saturday.

.....

FBI is said to be probing Weldon over his influence
The Philadelphia Inquirer Sat, 14 Oct 2006 0:32 AM PDT
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/15757798.htm?source=rss&channel=inquirer_local
The FBI is investigating whether U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon (R., Pa.) used his influence to help his daughter win consulting contracts, sources say, a development that could influence his close race for reelection.

Rep. Weldon under investigation
Kansas City Star Sat, 14 Oct 2006 0:08 AM PDT
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/politics/15754896.htm?source=rss&channel=kansascity_politics
WASHINGTON | The Justice Department is investigating whether Rep. Curt Weldon, a Pennsylvania Republican, traded his political influence for lucrative lobbying and consulting contracts for his daughter.

Report: FBI probing Weldon’s aid to daughter
The Daily Times Sat, 14 Oct 2006 0:20 AM PDT
http://www.delcotimes.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17327081&BRD=1675&PAG=461&dept_id=18171&rfi=6
By WILLIAM BENDER [e-mail] A glossy Democratic mailer has been circulating the district all week about how U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon allegedly used his political influence to steer lucrative contracts to his daughter. Today, McClatchy Newspapers is expected to publish a report that could further diminish Weldon’s chances of holding on to his seat in what will likely be the closest 7th

[MADem]

6. PROBING does seem to be their favorite word this week! NT

[Nimrod2005]

13. I am thinking if we just take all the seats of those Republicans who are

going to be in Jail, we get our needed 15 seats...no?

[NNN0LHI]

5. This guy was a regular on Lou Dobbs show

So was Foley.

All of Dobbs favorite guests are going to the slammer it looks like.

Don

[undeterred]

20. Maybe they can do a show from prison?

Have Martha Stewart come on and talk about how to decorate your cell...

[Pachamama]

8. Wow! The Dems haven't even gotten subpoena power yet and the GOP is still

getting investigated all on their own by the FBI? I read in another thread about Mitt Romney's Administration being investigated for the tunnel collapse and falsified inspections....

[MH1]

9. Maybe somebody's not liking the way things are being run. n/t

[texpatriot2004]

10. It's high time this happened nm

[civildisoBDence]

11. Weldon is reportedly floored that he's being investigated

Like any member of organized crime, he assumed the law had been bought!

Newsprism

[madrchsod]

12. weldon is burnt toast

it`s going to be interesting just how many cockroaches the feds will uncover in the following months...

[Phredicles]

18. We won't know that for sure until Fox refers to him as Weldon (D).

[Up2Late]

14. Oh, but he's my Favorite Republican!

If I had one.:spray: :evilgrin:

[Pacifist Patriot]

15. DRAT!

I was so hoping I was going to open this up and read DAVE Weldon.

[LynneSin]

16. Weldon was already like 8 points behind Sestak

So this pretty much wraps up ANOTHER democratic pick-up

[Justice Is Comin]

17. Tsk tsk tsk

[Rex]

19. Music to my ears.

Nice to see the FBI doing a lot of good things lately, now if they will be followed up and prosecuted is another story. I hope the FBI eventually turns it's gaze on Mitt. They could repair a lot of credibility damage (Cheney's work) IMO.

[progressivebydesign]

21. What is WITH the republicans? Party of shame and scandal?

It just keeps coming! Once the media gets their teeth on a trend, like the ever-growing crud of the republican party, they keep at it if they think it sells. It's selling this time...

Then I read that Sara Evans, the country music star who is married to a major republican that ran for congress recently, is divorcing because of his porn addiction and adulterous behavior. And here that couple was displayed at the Bush coronation as another example of family values. I feel sorry for Sara Evans to find out your husband is a major skank.

The republicans are like cockrocoaches, if you turn the light on them when they least expect it they scurry about desperate to hide their activities.