Thursday, September 18, 2008
Politicians - U.S. Rep. Charlie Rangel
If the many allegations are true (this is only the latest), then, he represents the epitome of an ethically challenged politician.
He is clearly not being called out nationally by the national news media.
Could it be his party affiliation?...
He is clearly not being called out nationally by the national news media.
Could it be his party affiliation?...
Daphne Retter reports the latest in the New York Post:
"A House Web site on parking regulations informs anyone with a space that, under IRS regulations, the benefit of the free parking is considered 'imputed income' and must be declared to the government.
The spaces are valued by the House at $290 per month, the site says - about the monthly cost of leasing a space in a private DC-area garage.
If the car has been in that space since its license plates were surrendered four years ago, the imputed income would be nearly $5,000.
In addition to the storage issue, the vehicle - valued at roughly $10,000 to $15,000 - runs afoul of other rules set forth on the House Web site because it does not have license plates and does not display a current House parking permit."
