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Posted on 06/16/2004 3:25:36 AM PDT by jmstein7
A Hofstra University Law School student wants to see Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry return most of his Senate salary for the past two years to cover the days he has been absent campaigning.
Law student Johnathan M. Stein, 28, filed a complaint against Mr. Kerry of Massachusetts for cashing the pay checks and Senate Secretary Emily J. Reynolds for not deducting pay for his absences.
"I learned about the issue by accident," Mr. Stein said.
"Mrs. Reynolds has knowingly and willfully" violated section 2 paragraph 39 of the U.S. Code by giving Mr. Kerry his salary without deducting daily wages for each day that he has been absent from the Senate, Mr. Stein said.
Mr. Kerry began his day in New Jersey facing questions from reporters about Massachusetts Republican Gov. Mitt Romney's request that the senator resign his seat so the governor could appoint someone with the time to fill it.
"It's not fair, it's not right, and the public is not being well-served," said Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey.
She said Mr. Kerry has missed 64 percent of roll call votes last year and 87 percent this year.
Mr. Kerry refused to resign, saying: "I believe I am serving the citizens of Massachusetts and the country in the proposal I've laid out about health care for all Americans, which George Bush has not, to balance the budget, to be fiscally responsible."
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Mr. Kerry refused to resign, saying: "I believe I am serving the citizens of Massachusetts and the country in the proposal I've laid out about health care for all Americans, which George Bush has not, to balance the budget, to be fiscally responsible."
Sorry Charlie.....
You CAN'T do BOTH of THESE at the same time!!!!!
This one needs to grow legs.
Does this officially make you a Republican "operative?" :-)
bttt
He even had to get the law changed in TX to allow him to do that.
Well, it does have some small ones. From THE POST:
'KERRY, QUIT THE SENATE'
I'm I'm correct, there are a number of states that have a "resign to run" law, meaning that if you're a current office-holder and you're seeking higher office, you have to resign from your current position.
I believe Florida is one of those states.
On a side note, I could excuse a Senator (of either party) if they missed a FEW votes while running for President. But what Kerry is doing (87% of votes missed) is inexcusable and he ought to resign immediately...or pay back the Senate for the time missed.
Great work Jim, great work. Congratulations.
Great work Jonathan, great work. Congratulations.
Keep nipping at him. Eventually a lot of these al Querry realities hidden by the lunatic mediots will surface.
Then, more moderate voters will switch over.
And what a start it is :-) Best wishes on your effort.
Maybe we can get some mileage out of the phrase "The Virtual Senator."
Great job! I was so surprised when I read your name in the article.
George Bush didn't miss 87% of his job this year. Any more comments, Jacques?
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Thanks for the ping!
"Maybe we can get some mileage out of the phrase 'The Virtual Senator.'"
Love it!
Thank you. Thank you very much.
I'll be here all week...
Hehehe...
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