Initially, she said, "I recognized the names when I saw them. And I knew that they had a need just like any other kid that would apply for one." Had there been more "very worthy applicants in my district," she added, "then I probably wouldn't have given it" to the relatives. *Link*This crook, er, Congressperson (but, I repeat myself) says she recognized the names when they came across her desk - but she signed off on them anyway because they were worthy of the award.
I suppose she should have recognized their names. Two were her own grandchildren, and two her grandnephews...
Maybe I'm wrong here, but didn't this Eddie chick take along one of her grandkids to some international junket a few years ago... maybe having to do with something the Jack Abrahamoff (spelling?) set up?
If so, it is good to have Eddie as grandma.