Posted on 04/26/2007 2:41:50 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
An Arizona congressman temporarily stepped down from two more House committees on Tuesday, less than a week after the FBI raided his wife‘s insurance business.
The Arizona Republican said he had been "the subject of leaked stories, conjecture and false attacks" about a 2005 land exchange that is now being investigated by the U.S. attorney for Arizona.
Law enforcement officials confirmed in October that they were scrutinizing a land deal that benefited a Renzi friend and business associate who was also a campaign donor. Last Thursday, the FBI raided a Sonoita, Ariz., insurance business owned by Renzi‘s wife, Roberta.
According to state records and officials involved in the land deal, Renzi helped promote the sale of land that netted his former business partner, James Sandlin, $4.5 million.
But Renzi never introduced legislation in Congress to complete the swap for the new owners.
Pastor said he would think about introducing a new version of the bill. He said he had no immediate plans to do so.
"I know it was made with the best interests of the House, his constituents and his family in mind, and I look forward to seeing this matter resolved swiftly," Boehner said in a statement.
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Freezer Jefferson, however, has not .
And because Republicans, like Denny Hastert, would defend Jefferson.
Could you ever imagine a Democrat defending a Republican in a similar circumstance?
In a related development, Renzi asked the House GOP to drop him from the Retain Our Majority fund. All signs point to his not seeking reelection, which is a relief.
If he’s dirty then good-riddance. I only wish the Dems held themselves and their party to a higher standard.
Wasn’t there a land-deal scandal involving the Clinton’s?
Hmmm...
—and then, of course, there was the land deal by Harry Reid—(who didn’t even own it)-—
“—and then, of course, there was the land deal by Harry Reid”
Indeed. Hopefully, the Nevada GOP will use this against him.
Yeah, riiiiight!
—unfortunately, the Nevada GOP is beginning to resemble the California variety-—(while Harry hasn’t said anything, I’d bet he retires after this term—)
There is rumor that Congerssman Jon Porter may challenge Reid in 2010. That would explain why Porter was challenged by one of Reid’s top aides in 2006, and why Reid’s son Rory (a Clark County Commissioner) is thinking of running for Congress in 2008.
Does Mr. Renzi have a first name? Terribly shoddy journalism to omit his name from the article.
You know Rory covets that NV Senate seat.
Rick is Renzi’s first name.
If he were a Democrat not only would he be planning on reelection but he’d be angling for a better committee slot.
Thank you. Glad to know it wasn’t someone I used to know in that neck of the woods and who had political ambitions.
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