We would say “Would the last honest Democrat please turn out the lights,” but we fear the eternally-burning bulbs would impact global warming.
Ron Kirk, the president’s nominee for U.S. trade representative, has agreed to pay $10,000 in back taxes. Kirk played a little fast and loose with past speaking fees, took an improper deduction for the cost of his Dallas Mavericks season tickets, and claimed exorbitant charitable deductions.
Adolfo Carrion, the president’s nominee for ‘Urban Czar’ is also in hot water. He’s accused of receiving kickbacks from developers whose projects he approved while serving as Bronx Borough President.
An Obama administration official has assured concerned lawmakers that all the issues are minor and will soon be covered cleared up.
Source: Newsmax
