WHO: Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.), a co-sponsor of the Employee Free Choice Act (aka Card Check).
WHAT: Rep. Capuano received the following the dirty money: Boilermakers Union (PAC) $1,000 in 2008 election cycle; $500.00 in 2006 election cycle. American Federation of Government Employees (PAC) $500.00 in 2006 election cycle. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (PAC) $10,000 in 2008 election cycle; $10,000 in 2006 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 American Federation of Government Employees have had eight convictions, and The Boilermakers have had 10 members convicted, while the IBEW has had 14 members convicted. The amounts of embezzled funds range from over $5,000 to over $100,000.
WILL CAPUANO GIVE IT BACK: Capuano 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 Rep. Capuano’s Washington D.C. office at 202-225-5111
Dirty Money Watch is researched and written by Kevin Mooney of The Washington Examiner’s commentary staff.
