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Indictment Count #3 – YOUNG, INC. (It’s a family affair!)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Source: Florida Progressive Coalition Blog
http://quinnell.us/sspb/?p=7302

In day 3 of “Indictmentpalooza,” we learn that it's a family affair! Looks like longtime Congressman Bill Young's family has benefited greatly from earmarks too. Check out the latest press release from Charlie Justice's campaign:

YOUNG, INC.

Former Staff And Family of Rep. Young Benefit from $118 Million In Taxpayers' Money From Young Earmarks

Young Steers $45 Million Of Taxpayers' Money to Young, Inc. Clients In Just 4 Years; $73 Million Earmarked for Employers of Young's Sons

St. Petersburg, FL – February 19, 2010 – Congressman Bill Young has steered more than $118 million in taxpayers' money to the direct and indirect benefit of his children, daughter-in-law and former staff members.

Along the way, Young has taken $386,000 in campaign cash from the clients of his former staffers.

“This is just wrong,” said Charlie Justice. “Congressman Bill Young treats the federal budget like his personal piggy bank. Since 2005, Bill Young has steered $45 million in taxpayers' money to his daughter-in-law and former members of his staff. In addition, the employers of his sons have received $73 million in earmarks placed in the budget by their father. At the same time, Young has taken $386,000 in campaign cash from the clients of his former staff.”

(To read more, click on the above link.)


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