Posted on 12/27/2008 10:42:55 AM PST by TLI
A Beverly Hills-based company is being examined by a federal grand jury looking into contributions the firm made to political committees formed by New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.
The grand jury apparently is investigating if the contributions that CDR Financial Products made had any impact on a New Mexico government contract that CDR landed from the state.
According to reports, CDR received $1.48 million in 2004-05 for work done through the New Mexico Finance Authority. The authority is a government agency that issues bonds and finances building and public works projects throughout New Mexico.
CDR was involved in helping put together a deal for a transportation and highway program.
According to reports, CDR and Chief Executive Officer David Rubin gave at least $110,000 to three political groups created by Richardson, the largest of which was a reported $75,000 from CDR given to a committee that helped pay expenses for Richardson’s staff and supporters at the 2004 Democratic convention, of which Richardson was chairman.
Rubin reportedly contributed $25,000 in October 2003 to a political committee called Moving America Forward that was backed by Richardson. That donation apparently came at a time when the New Mexico legislature was discussing the transportation construction program.
Rubin also donated $10,000 to Richardson’s re-election campaign, reports said.
Calls to CDR seeking comment were not returned. However, CDR spokesman Allan Ripp was quoted last week as saying that the company received the financing contract in a “rigorous and thoroughly vetted” process.
To suggestions that the firm was chosen as a result of “pay to play” dealings with the Richardson administration, “the firm would assert that it’s ridiculous and offensive to suggest that.”
Richardson is President-elect Barack Obama’s choice to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce. He has to be given approval by both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
Another shocking report!
Hussein's tiny little nautilus-built arms are going to get very sore and tired throwing so many people under the bus.
any ties to Rahm or Bammy directly yet?
“Change” my @$$. They are still the same old DemocRATS. It’s all about them making themselves rich.
Hard to say.
Obama is in Hawaii on "vacation."
Rahmbo is in Africa on "vacation."
And why shouldn't it? It's all the same people. Change - you can use to buy influence with.
That’s because his administration is Slick Willy.
Another shocking report!
To the DNC not really now tapping your foot in the mens room now that would be headlines.
Ditto.
These are Democrats. They ALWAYS are involved in illegal and unethical behaviors and ... nothing will come of the investigation. Why? The Dems promise free health care, free education, Social Security, Medicare, citizenship for illegals (aka, felons) — hence, the mob will elect them NO MATTER WHAT THEY DO. And they do it all!
He had state employees "volunteer" to go to other states to campaign for him. I wondered who paid their way and their wages while they were away from home. Now we know!! He's a criminal and should go to jail.......NOT to DC. There are already enough criminals there!!
And one of many for him this is only the tip of the ice burg but the tip is all we will see.
NM PING LIST
Yes, this really *is* looking like the clinton administration. :(
CHANGE~! We can believe in.
Bus already needs a lift kit and monster tires just to make more room.
I am beginning to believe that there is not one Democrat who is even barely clean. (Not to sure about Pubbies either)
When contributions to republicans follow contract awards, its called a felony. When contributions to democrats follow contract awards, its called coincidence.
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