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To: LLCF who wrote (50472)	5/3/2006 10:57:30 AM
From: Chispas	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 116555

"The U.S. government is being stalked by an invisible bandit, the Crony Fairy, who visits key agencies by dead of night, snatches away qualified people and replaces them with unqualified political appointees", Paul Krugman

To: LLCF who wrote (50472)	5/3/2006 11:10:06 AM
From: Chispas	Respond to of 116555

"Speaking about the ambassadorial nomination, White House spokeswoman Erin Healy said: 'The president . . . feels Mr. Arnall is well qualified for the position. He had a long career in the private sector and has contributed a great deal to his community.' In a written statement, Arnall said he was 'humbled and honored' to be nominated. Ameriquest is facing complaints of wrongdoing from coast to coast, with thousands of customers seeking restitution. The Connecticut Banking Commission settled cases two weeks ago for $7 million, and a private class-action lawsuit in California, representing about 62,000 claimants, was recently settled for as much as $50 million", WASHINGTON POST, 2005