More Tang . . .

CaptnKirk

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Jul 25, 2002
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Cunningham Investigation Takes a Horizontal Twist

Don't you just love these Moralistic Leadership qualities of the GOP, it's what America needs.
Nice work if you can get up for it.

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Federal authorities are investigating allegations that a California defense contractor arranged for a Washington area limousine company to provide prostitutes to convicted former congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-Calif.) and possibly other lawmakers, sources familiar with the probe said yesterday.

In recent weeks, investigators have focused on possible dealings between Christopher D. Baker, president of Shirlington Limousine and Transportation Inc., and Brent R. Wilkes, a San Diego businessman who is under investigation for bribing Cunningham in return for millions of dollars in federal contracts, said one source, who requested anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.

Baker has a criminal record and has experienced financial difficulties, public records show. Last fall, his company was awarded a $21 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security to provide transportation, including limo service for senior officials. Baker and his lawyer declined to comment yesterday.

The Cunningham investigation's latest twist came after Mitchell J. Wade, a defense contractor who has admitted bribing the former congressman, told prosecutors that Wilkes had an arrangement with Shirlington Limousine, which in turn had an arrangement with at least one escort service, one source said. Wade said limos would pick up Cunningham and a prostitute and bring them to suites Wilkes maintained at the Watergate Hotel and the Westin Grand in Washington, the source said.

 

MadRat

Lifer
Oct 14, 1999
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Watergate hotel you say?

btw - "tang" = sugar

I didn't see any mention of sugar in the article, all spice.
 

CycloWizard

Lifer
Sep 10, 2001
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Originally posted by: MadRat
Watergate hotel you say?

btw - "tang" = sugar

I didn't see any mention of sugar in the article, all spice.
For some reason, I don't think that's the 'tang he was talking about. ;)
 

zephyrprime

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Feb 18, 2001
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It's amazing how cheaply a senatator can be bought. A little tang is worth millions apparently.