IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Rep. Eddie Johnson Allegedly Violated Rules, Steered Scholarships to Relatives

Posted on August 30th, 2010
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If true, this is another example of certain rules not applying to our incumbent representatives.  According to a story in today’s Dallas Morning News by Todd Gillman and Christy Hoppe,“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 recipients were ineligible under anti-nepotism rules of the Read More »

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sign of Things to Come? 30,000 Line up for Housing Vouchers

Posted on August 12th, 2010
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“Thirty thousand people showed up to receive Section 8 housing applications in East Point Wednesday, suffering through hours in the hot sun, angry flare-ups in the crowd and lots of frustration and confusion for a chance to receive a government-subsidized apartment.”

“The massive event sometimes descended into a chaotic mob scene filled with anger and impatience. Some 62 people needed medical attention and 20 of them were transported to a hospital, authorities said. Read More »

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