Interesting parts:
*In 1994 and 2002, Romney confirmed his support for Roe v. Wade decision and forcefully positioned himself as pro-choice in 1994 Senate race, saying “you will not see me wavering on that.”
*After calling for economic divestment from Iran, Romney was embarrassed by revelation that the Italian branch of Bain & Company – firm where Romney started as young consultant and served as CEO in early ‘90s – received $2.3 million contract from National Iranian Oil Company in 2004. (I can see why he would want to hide his tax returns)
*Romney Sat On Board Of Damon Clinical Laboratories, A Bain Capital Portfolio Company Fined Nearly$120 Million In 1996 Due To Medicare Fraud. “A Needham clinical laboratory agreed yesterday to pay $119million in criminal and civil fines after pleading guilty to charges that it defrauded the nation’s Medicare system byseeking reimbursements on millions of dollars worth of unnecessary blood tests. … Damon Clinical LaboratoriesInc. admitted it tried to boost its profits by submitting the unnecessary tests. The company, the government said,misled doctors into ordering the tests, ensuring that they would be covered by Medicare, the federal health careprogram for the elderly.” (Kimberly Blanton, “Needham Lab Fined $ 119m For Fraud,” The Boston Globe , 10/10/96)
*Romney Raised Gun Licensing Fee By 400 Percent. “Gun owners [are] upset that the cash-strappedLegislature and Romney administration raised the [firearms license] renewal fee from $25 to $100 in this year’sbudget.” (Lane Lambert, “Gun Permit Renewal Delays Frequent,” The Patriot Ledger [Quincy, MA], 9/17/03)
*Romney Charged Fee For Being Blind. “It now costs to be blind in Massachusetts. The state’s approximately35,000 blind and legally blind residents must now pay $10 annually for a certificate of blindness and $15 everyfour years for a blind identification card. Without the formerly free documents, blind people cannot take advantageof tax abatements, affordable housing programs, health care services, transportation discounts and otherbenefits. … The fees originated in February, in Gov. Mitt Romney’s budget proposal for fiscal 2004.” (Shaun Sutner,“Advocates Fight Fees For The Blind,” Telegram & Gazette , 8/5/03)
*As CEO, Romney “Insisted On Having Almost Dictatorial Powers. … That Was Essential.” “The Boston-based venture capitalist likes to be in control. ‘(At SLOC) I don’t have the kind of control I’m used to in thebusiness world,’ he said. ‘When I was involved in (the resurrection of the beleaguered international firm BainConsulting), I insisted on having almost dictatorial powers. … That was essential.’” (Lisa Riley Roche, “Mitt ExemplifiesThe New Openness Sought For SLOC,” Deseret News , 2/12/99) This is probably a plus for republicans
*“Bainies” Were Known For Company Songs And Secrecy, Compared To KGB. “Bain & Co. also was knownfor the strict discipline, team spirit - including company songs - and relentless work ethic of its troops. With theiruniforms of white shirts and red power ties, the clean-cut Bain consultants were known as ‘Bainies,’ a knockoff ofthe term ‘Moonies’ for followers of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. Bain & Co. also was known for its secrecy, earningsobriquets like ‘the KGB of consulting.’” (Mitchell Zuckoff and Ben Bradlee Jr., “Romney’s Business Record Gives Larger Picture,” The Boston Globe , 8/8/94)
