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Dirty Money: Rep. Pete Stark, D-CA

By: Kevin Mooney
Examiner Staff Writer/Commetary
March 26, 2009

WHO: Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA), a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act (aka card check)

WHAT: Stark received the following dirty money: American Federation of Government Employees (PAC) $2,000 in 2006. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (PAC) $10,000 in 2008, $10,000 in 2006. Service Employees International Union (PAC) $5,000 in 2008 election cycle; $6,000 in 2006 election cycle.
WHY IT'S DIRTY: At least eight members of these two unions have been convicted since 2001 of felonies ranging from embezzlement, falsifying official reports to government, and conspiracy. The IBEW has had at least 14 of its members convicted. The amounts of embezzled funds range from over $5,000 to over $100,000.
WILL STARK GIVE IT BACK? Stark did not respond to a phone call and email message seeking a response.
THE SCORE:
Number of Democrats who have given it back: 0
Number of Republicans who have given it back: 0


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dennisl59

Mar 27, 2009

Anyone that is truly surprised when they read this report is clinically delusional, and mentally ill and should seek medical help. In my opinion.

 

NorCal Bruin

Mar 27, 2009

Did you call his Maryland number? Remember, he doesn't actually live in California anymore - he just represents Californians in Congress.

 

Bill Allison

Mar 27, 2009

Is there one page with all "Dirty Money" installments? And is there a way readers can suggest Dirty Money stories?

 

Matt

Mar 27, 2009

Thank you for posting this... Rep. Stark is my Congressman, I'm sad to say. My district is such that all he needs to do is put the (D) next to his name and he wins reelection... Maybe some day people will wake up and realize the California 13th is doing ourselves a serious disservice by perpetually reelecting him.

 

Richard of Oregon

Mar 27, 2009

If these contributions to his campaign were illegal, do they become taxable as personal income?

 


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