Capitol Hill Blue, www.capitolhillblue.com/index.shtml is doing a 5 part series on our Congressional leaders' affinity for illegal activity. Examples: Congressional members recently charged with shoplifting:8
Fraud: 7
Theft:4
Assault:1
Current defendants in civil lawsuits:21
Drug related offenses in background:14
Bad checks:19
Personal and financial problems severe enough to be denied DOD or DOE security clearances:53
Credit reports so bad they cannot get an American Express Card:71
DUI arrest records:27
Ran at least 2 businesses into bankruptcy:117
Members who failed to use Congressional immunity when applicable:0
Fraud: 7
Theft:4
Assault:1
Current defendants in civil lawsuits:21
Drug related offenses in background:14
Bad checks:19
Personal and financial problems severe enough to be denied DOD or DOE security clearances:53
Credit reports so bad they cannot get an American Express Card:71
DUI arrest records:27
Ran at least 2 businesses into bankruptcy:117
Members who failed to use Congressional immunity when applicable:0