WHO: Senator Jack Reed, D-RI, a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act (aka Card Check)
WHAT: Reed received the following dirty money: Communication Workers of America (PAC) $1,000 in 2008 election cycle. The Boilermakers Union (PAC) $1,000 in 2008 election cycle; $1,000 in 2006 cycle. The American Federation of Government Employees (PAC) $2,600 in 2008 election cycle. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (PAC) $5,800 in 2008 election cycle; $1,000 in 2006 election cycle. The Service Employees International Union $5,000 in 2008 election cycle.
WHY IT’S DIRTY: Multiple officers and members of these unions, including division presidents, secretary-treasurers and business managers, have been convicted since 2001 of felonies ranging from embezzlement, falsifying official reports to government, mail fraud and conspiracy. The Communication Workers of America and the American Federation of Government Employees have had at least 8 members convicted, The Service Employees International Union has had at least nine convictions, the Boilermakers have had at least 10 members convicted, while the IBEW has had at least 14. The amounts of embezzled funds range from over $5,000 to over $100,000
WILL REED GIVE IT BACK: Reed did not respond to The Examiner’s request for comment.
THE SCORE:
Number of Democrats who have given it back: 0
Number of Republicans who have given it back: 0
YOUR TURN: You can reach Whitehouse’s Washington D.C. office at 202-224-4642
Dirty Money is researched and written by Kevin Mooney of The Washington Examiner’s commentary staff.
