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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Car and Driver
Tom Daschle, President Obama’s HHS Secretary-designate, apparently had to pay over $100,000 in back taxes, according to this report. During the vetting process to become HHS secretary, Daschle corrected the tax violation, voluntarily paying $101,943 in back taxes plus interest, … Continue reading
Kaiser and the Revolving Door
Robert Kaiser (whose new book I’m in the middle of) has this piece in today’s Post on the revolving door and the Obama administration.
No. 5 and $100,000
The Hill reports on the $100,000 expenses paid for by No. 5. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) spent $100,000 on legal expenses one week after it became clear that he was listed in Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s (D) arrest documents as … Continue reading
Clinton’s Saxbe Fix Challenged
Judicial Watch is challenging Hillary Clinton’s eligibility to serve as Secretary of State, according to The Times. The suit is based on an obscure section of the Constitution on compensation for public officials, the emoluments clause. The clause says no … Continue reading