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Ethics Trouble For Waters and Richardson

Published by Pamela Gentry on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:06 am.

By Pamela Gentry, Senior Political Analyst

Oct. 29, 2009 – Reps.  Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson could be in hot water, The House Ethics Committee voted unanimously Thursday to look into ethics violations by the two African-American Southern California congresswomen.

Reps. Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson pose outside the Martin Luther King Harbor Hospital Medical Center.

Reps. Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson pose outside the Martin Luther King Harbor Hospital Medical Center.

The committee released a statement saying it was looking into whether Richardson had failed to report real estate liabilities and income on her financial disclosure forms.  They also have plans to investigate if she received a “gift or preferential treatment” from Washington Mutual; the same bank that sold her home at auction following foreclosure action, but later returned the house to congresswoman. 

According to The Associated Press a four-member committee will investigate Waters’ activities surrounding the National Bankers Association and OneUnited Bank.  Water’s husband, Sidney Williams, owned stock in the bank and served on the board of directors until early in 2008.

The Massachusetts-based OneUnited Bank dealing with Waters is under scrutiny because the bank received $12 million in bailout funds three months after a meeting was arranged by Waters with members of the banking committee , other minority-owned financial institutions and U.S. Treasury Department representatives.

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TheLadyInRed said on October 30th, 2009

Isnt it obvious that white people and other Haterzz like to try to bring down strong BLACK SISTAZ,they are so d…n Jealous.They envy the power that we hold they know once we get our hands on something and we working hard at it we we will do better that they Azz.

Sacto said on October 30th, 2009

Sen. Joe Lieberman’s wife Haddassah works for a health care/pharmaceutical lobbyist and while she is not considered a lobbyiest, she (and the senator) stands to gain more if there is no public option.

But I’m sure this has nothing to do with why Lieberman is trying to undercut the President and Senator Reid by threatening to join a Republican filibuster of health care reform. Why is Lieberman not investigated?

DWoods said on October 30th, 2009

Soon and I mean very soon, people overall will begin to doubt all politicians. As a result, the hope that our ancestors had in justice and fairness will go down the tubes. I sincerely believe that most of the people in power want to do right and therefore, should do right. Stay away from corruption and wrongdoing. Everything will catch up with you sooner rather than later.

P.J. said on October 30th, 2009

Of course, the subject of race and accusations of jealousy and politics are brought up. The bottom line is that Reps.Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson have behaved in a questionable ways. If they are not trustworthy, then they need to go. It’s time that we demand that our elected officials conduct themselves in a manner that is beyond reproach and that we stop giving them free passes. It’s pathetic the way that clowns such as Marion Barry get reelected after proving their lack of character. Now Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson are proving that race card is the reelection ticket. Why don’t we high demands of our black leaders?

Evern Williams said on October 30th, 2009

investigate Joe Lieberman….Please

bmorepolitician said on October 30th, 2009

yes, question Joe Lieberman

rednblack said on October 30th, 2009

P.J….well said.
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We must demand and expect the highest of ethics from all of our Government officials!! Regardless of skin color or party affiliation.
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Corruption should never be tolerated!

fed up said on October 30th, 2009

why is it when black politicians get caught up in corruption charges its whites trying to bring black leadership down. but when whites get brought up on corruption charges you never hear any white people whining about it? i guess some black people feel that so called “black leaders” don’t have to follow the rules. well i hope that a democrat congress holds these to women to the rules and if guilty lets call a spade a spade! for a change!

fed up said on October 30th, 2009

ladyinred is a whining fool wake up sista you in denial

The Truth said on October 30th, 2009

Investigate these crooked adoption agencies, That’s selling babies, In Wayne county and Washtenaw county Mi !! Or is my son, and other people children not important enough !!

Allen said on October 30th, 2009

All politicians are corrupt and some get caught with their hands in the cookies jar while others dont if this is true these two should be ashamed

ms vee said on October 30th, 2009

Well to me it does not matter who,or what color if they r crooked bring them out. Yes I do believe while PRESIDENT OBAMA is in office alot of crooked ppl will be found out,If you believe the word of God you will learned that, IN THE LAST DAYS EVERY CROOKED THING WILL BE MADE STRAIT ,IT DOES NOT SAY WHITES OK ,OR BLACKS OK THE BIBLE SAID EVERYONE.

PLANTATION said on October 30th, 2009

PROVERBS 21:2 . Every Man’s Way Is Right In His Own Eyes . But The Lord Weights The Hearts . Peace & Blessings , Power To The People !

P.J. said on October 30th, 2009

Quite a few white politicians have been caught betraying the trust of their supporters. The conservatives have their flaws but they also have a pretty good track record when it comes to discarding the trash. Could you imagine if any Republican behaved in the same deplorable manner as Sodomite candidate Barney Frank? He/she/it would be swiftly condemned and thrown into the political trash heap (if lucky enough to escape prison).

Gwenola said on October 30th, 2009

What happened to the innocent until proven guilty. We are suppose to hear evidence. We need to stop taking the ball and run with it and we don’t know what direction we should go.

1luvblk said on October 31st, 2009

They are only investigating they have not found her gilty yet. Juging by what i just read i’d say Mr. Waters met with not just banks but representetives of the us. treasury. i looks like they were strategizing ways to save not just the banks but the money that everyday little poeple put in those banks. since the big banks with account of the rich and middle class were having money directed their way by way of a bell-out, they could have gotten together to see if a smaller bank can get some of that. beside, isn’t this life all about who you know anyway?

Ms Smith said on October 31st, 2009

What the article failed to mention is the requirment to disclose your actions. Ms. Waters disclosed her possible connection to the bank to Rep. Frank. I am certain, at least in this matter, the truth will win. Rep. Frank released a press statement to this effect some time ago. Ensuring that minority owned banks have the same access to bailout funds as did the larger nonminority owned banks is admirable. This hatred of all politicians is sickening. Most of those complaining would never step up to the plate to lead but will back seat drive all the time. The job is hard enough without all of the flack you get from “your own people”.

Brenda Bell Brown said on October 31st, 2009

Ya’ know, this kind of reporting/journalism just gets my ire up. I understand that these are serious allegations. However, my attention went immediately to the fact that foreclosure figured into the mix. To see the name of a powerful, giving, public servant’s name mentioned in the same line as this real estate pandemic that is wrecking so many lives, for me, is the true tragedy! Tell me everything — the human side of the story — or tell me nothing at all. It is truly getting to the point where journalism has become as tainted as a bad feature storyline — all guts, no glory.

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K. Williams said on November 1st, 2009

Why is the ethics commitee investigating her for trying to assist an African American establishment. Did they investigate any of the white Senators for throwing some of the good ole boys name in the hat for government bailouts. Funny when it is primarily white owned establishments their to big to fail, when it primarily minority owned they are like how dare they have the audacity to as kfor our help, we’d better look into how they got help. Who are these people can you watch who you vote for next time………

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Vedaona said on November 3rd, 2009

Your website is awesome! It motivates me to investigate and consider various viewpoints. In my business, watching the news and “feeling” the flow of politics is important. If Rep. Maxine Waters is in “hot water” because she is “indirectly” connected to banks that improperly used bailout money then all banks that received bailout money via TARP are in hot water too. The purpose of the TARP program is to stimulate the economy by encouraging banks to lend funds. Instead banking institutions used the funds to acquire assets. This was improper use and can even be called “immoral” but it was not a crime. I don’t know what should be done to repay the consumer but Rep. Waters should not pay the price by losing her credibility.

PLANTATION said on November 3rd, 2009

PROVERBS 29:7 . The Righteous Is Concern For The Rights Of The Poor , The Wicked Does Not Understand Such Concern . Peace & Blessings , Power To The People !

Bama said on November 4th, 2009

Whats this black people wanting to hold black leaders accountable. Maybe there is hope for us as a people. Some will always be a slave to their color.

Ms A said on November 6th, 2009

Nepotism is not for people of color! Now that I have your attention. Representative Waters is a woman of strong moral character (at least that is what I see). Of course the envious want to start a smear campaign. She was the voice that brought to everyone’s attention the CIA/FBI plot to poison the African-American/Black/Negro communities and neighborhoods. If there has been any wrong doing on the part of either of these women, let the punishment be as it would for a pasty face (pardon me) a caucasian american. Write them a letter of censure and let them continue their work.

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