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FOLLOW THE MONEY (Carl Bernstein a deadbeat?)
Washington Post's "The Reliable Source" ^ | Tuesday, June 25, 2002 | Lloyd Grove

Posted on 06/24/2002 10:08:22 PM PDT by martin_fierro

Edited on 09/03/2002 4:50:41 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein has been basking this month in the 30th anniversary of the notorious break-in, appearing on countless television shows and journalistic panels to discuss his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigation with partner Bob Woodward, which famously resulted in President Richard Nixon's resignation.

But now two of the 58-year-old Bernstein's former personal assistants are trying to bring his victory lap to a crashing halt. They say Bernstein bounced paychecks and borrowed money while living high on the hog.


(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: carlberstein; deadbeat; watergate
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1 posted on 06/24/2002 10:08:23 PM PDT by martin_fierro
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To: martin_fierro
self bump.
2 posted on 06/25/2002 5:54:55 AM PDT by martin_fierro
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To: martin_fierro
You know, I did a word search to see if this had been posted, and I came up with nothing!! Oh well, at least it we noticed it--LOL.>
3 posted on 06/25/2002 2:46:09 PM PDT by RooRoobird14
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To: RooRoobird14
"A lot of people really idolize Carl but Watergate was 30 years ago, for goodness sake," Rose told us. "He's been living off his success for 30 years. The time has come for him to humble himself and get a real job."

My favorite line of the whole article.

4 posted on 06/25/2002 3:11:07 PM PDT by martin_fierro
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