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To: zzpat who wrote (1055293)2/17/2018 9:21:48 PM
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New York Democrat Charged With Stealing Thousands In Hurricane Relief Funds


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Pamela Harris is a Democrat member of the New York Assembly. She has betrayed the trust of her constituents in one of the most vile ways. She stole money that was meant for hurricane victims.

The Daily Caller reports:

New York Dem Charged With Stealing Hurricane Relief Funds

A New York Democratic Assemblywoman was indicted for stealing over twenty five-thousand dollars of government money, including Hurricane relief funds.

Pamela Harris, 57, from Brooklyn, was charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, making false statements, bankruptcy fraud, witness tampering and conspiracy to obstruct justice, according to the New York Daily News. Harris allegedly used the money for vacations, cruise tickets and even her lingerie bill at Victoria’s Secret.

Authorities arrested Harris Tuesday morning and charged her before a federal judge later in the day.

Not only was Harris accused of stealing from the government, she reportedly stole nearly $25,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), that was responsible for helping New York and New Jersey rebuild after Hurricane Sandy hit the states hard in 2012.

“In fact, at a time when many residents in her district were dealing with the horrific aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, Harris was busy brewing a storm of her own, one that resulted in her receiving significant payouts by the very federal agency charged with helping those truly in need,” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney said in a statement to Fox News.

You have to wonder how someone can live with themselves after doing such a thing.

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To: zzpat who wrote (1055293)2/17/2018 9:25:14 PM
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Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Want To Talk About The Fact That Russians Backed Him In 2016 – American Lookout 8 americanlookout


One of the new revelations related to the indictment of 13 Russians who meddled in the 2016 election this week is that they did what they could to support Bernie Sanders. Unsurprisingly, Sanders has declined to comment. For some strange reason, he doesn’t want to discuss the issue.

Politico reports:

Sanders silent on claim that Russians backed him in 2016

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders declined to directly address Friday’s revelation that Russian actors sought to boost his presidential primary campaign and sink Hillary Clinton’s in 2016, instead insisting that the special counsel’s investigation proceed unimpeded.

“It has been clear to everyone (except Donald Trump) that Russia was deeply involved in the 2016 elections and intends to be involved in the 2018 elections. It is the American people who should be deciding the political future of our country, not Mr. Putin and the Russian oligarchs,” Sanders said in a statement. “It is absolutely imperative that the Mueller investigation be allowed to go forward without obstruction from the Trump administration or Congress.”

Sanders’ urging that special counsel Robert Mueller be protected echoes the concerns of Democrats across Capitol Hill.

How typical of Bernie to simply deflect and project, rather than discussing the issue at hand. He’s likely going to run again in 2020 and doesn’t want this hanging over him.