I was really hoping to hear Howie today -- about Deval Patrick and Ameriquest -- even the Globe isn't happy about this one:
Two weeks ago, Patrick placed a call to former US Treasury secretary Robert E. Rubin, now a top executive at Citigroup, interceding on behalf of owners of Ameriquest Mortgage, which was seeking urgent financial assistance from the giant firm. When questioned by the Globe late Friday, Patrick defended the call, saying that he was not acting in his role as governor and that he simply offered a reference at the request of a top official at ACC Capital Holdings, which owns Ameriquest and other financial firms.In yesterday's statement, Patrick backed down from his adamant stance that the call was appropriate, but reiterated that he was not compensated by the owners of Ameriquest Mortgage and does not have a financial interest in the company.
The deal between Citigroup and ACC Capital was completed last week. Ameriquest, which provides high-interest mortgages to high-risk lenders, has been repeatedly accused of predatory lending practices. Patrick served on the ACC board for two years, earning a salary of $360,000, until he resigned in July.
Don't blame me -- I voted for Muffy! ;-)
which 560, WHYN?
I was just in my car and heard Howie on 560 WGAN Portland
and I heard something else on the same freq in the background.
that was prob WHYN--music?
Music on WXTK too?