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The New York State Independence Party Vice Chairman John Dote slammed Congressman Michael Arcuri and his campaign spokesperson, Jordan Karp's claims in a local newspaper of being "independent." "We feel strongly about an independent voice for the people. Mr. Arcuri has proven over the past two years that politics are more important to him than truly representing the voters of this district. The fact that he attaches his name to the word "independent," is truly misleading and frankly insulting to our party and the voters who he fooled once already. We state below some facts we considered, which ultimately led...

Congressman Michael Arcuri Hold TWO State Contracts for Rental Properties -the DMV and the New York State Police

Congressman Arcuri failed to disclose the correct amount on his rental property at 309 South Street, on his Federal Financial Disclosure. He has a state contract with the Department of Motor Vehicles which commenced in 1982 and ends in 2012.

Kristian Stiles. What is her role in the Spitzer scandal, and how is she connected to the campaign of Congressman Michael Arcuri? (snip)

Justice Denied has uncovered documents that have been deleted or altered to obsure Congressman Arcuri from what may be a possible association with the Spitzer scandal.

NY-24: Arcuri Tied to Spitzer Prostitution Scandal Former Fundraiser Under Federal Investigation By Bluey Posted in Congress | Freshman Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-N.Y.) paid $44,000 to a political consultant who is under federal investigation as part of the Eliot Spitzer prostitution scandal. The story first broke on a blog in Arcuri's hometown of Utica, N.Y., and is now leading the news in the Upstate New York city.

You can clearly tell exactly when upstate Democratic Congressman Mike Arcuri became frustrated. Just back from a 23-hour whirlwind tour of Iraq, the freshman congressman recounts a story of his meeting with Salam al-Zuwba’i, deputy prime minister of Iraq. Arcuri asked al-Zawba’i to tell him exactly how he should convince his constituents that American troops should stay in Iraq. “The problem was, he didn’t answer the question,” said Arcuri, noting that al-Zawba’i instead spoke of the numerous other issues and the sectarian strife that faces his country. “My concern there is that if he doesn’t know why we need to...

Protest at church called off Abortion foes cancel it after Utica pastor apologizes for event honoring Arcuri. Friday, December 01, 2006 By Renée K. Gadoua Staff writer The Oneida County Right to Life Committee has canceled plans for a Saturday protest outside a Utica Roman Catholic church after the pastor apologized for allowing a reception there honoring newly elected Rep. Michael Arcuri. Last week's event violated Syracuse Bishop James Moynihan's policy of not allowing people who publicly support abortion rights to speak at or be honored at diocesan facilities, said Dorothy Roback, chairwoman of the Oneida County Right to Life....

The Observer Dispatch reported Sunday that newly elected Congressman, Michael Arcuri, was honored after Mass for his service to the Church.

by Mark Finkelstein July 11, 2006 - 06:52 Q. When are special interest contributions not special interest contributions? A. When they're made to a Democratic candidate. And the Associated Press is reporting on the matter. No political race in my little upstate New York neck of the woods has attracted national attention in a long time - until this year. The retirement of liberal Republican Sherwood Boehlert meant an open seat in New York's 24th Congressional District. The Republicans have held the seat for many years, and continue to hold a registration edge. But in the current political climate, the...

The crop of possible Democratic candidates mulling a run at Rep. Sherwood Boehlert's seat in the 24th Congressional District keeps growing. Three high-profile Democrats from Oneida County confirmed this week that they're pondering the possibility of campaigning against Boehlert, R-New Hartford, next year. They are Oneida County District Attorney Michael Arcuri, Utica lawyer Leon Koziol and Jeff Miller, a Utica College teacher who lost to Boehlert in 2004. Also, Les Roberts, a Democrat from Cincinnatus, Cortland County, has filed a candidate disclosure form with the Federal Election Commission, indicating his candidacy for the 24th District. Roberts lectures part time at...