Well howdy-doo! Just when I thought things had ground to a halt, a second addition to the Wall of Shame has surfaced this week! And this time it’s a legit politician, not just a creepy lobbyist. Rick Renzi, McCain supporter and lame-duck legistlator, has been accused of manipulating real estate to extract money to the tune of $400k, if not more. From a statement by U.S. Attorney Diane Humetewa of Phoenix:
“Congressman Renzi misused his public office by forcing a land sale that would financially benefit himself and a business associate, and in so doing, he betrayed the trust of the citizens of Arizona.”
Word is the Justice Department is cracking down on corruption. Maybe there is hope yet for the U.S. A’s and the Government of the U.S.A.
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