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Good point.. how are other CDC members handling scholarships
It is not surprising that in the US people in power lack a moral compass when it comes to moeny and financial and poloitical patronage. The supreme court equates money to (political) speech so money by US law permeates politics. This is dramatically different from normal democracies which seek to ensure that each person has an equal political voice rather than a voice determined by wealth.
"If Johnson didn't recognize the names of the children in her own family she is incompetent and should resign."
Agreed
You have to ask yourself what else this woman is ignorant of.
The CBC is obviously not monitoring who gets this money, it is pretty obvious now
@Mike, formerly from Syracuse, "Given the documented corruption, I wouldn't say the CBC is revered."
I think it is safe to say that this isn't the only corruption going on in the CBC.
I know that they must have known the rules of giving a scholarship. That's the reason why they don't make it known to students who might qualify!
Nina,
Yes, there will be investigation again congresswoman right now.
This wasn't just one child, it was a number of children.
The process has to be fair. It is hard to imagine that she gave 1/3 of the money to her own family. Very bad.
It matters because it is not fair. Nepotism.
Given the documented corruption, I wouldn't say the CBC is revered.
hey guys; does not look good. needs to be scrutinized for sure.
Sounds like Rep. Johnson has a cohesive plan to circumvent the derailment of her political career.
If Johnson didn't recognize the names of the children in her own family she is incompetent and should resign.
If even a fraction of what Andersson described is true the congresswoman is horribly in the wrong.
The US should question why in the US educationally qualified kids need to "beg" for money from anyone in order to go to college. Allowing this sort of patronage to anyone is obsecene.
University education should be made available kids who meet academic requirements as it is in most of europe.
Bloggers,
Good point there...... She was not supposed gifts for her family and she will step down her position Rep.
Wow. I appreciate trying to get to the facts but AC seems to be drawing conclusions as part of the questioning. I also think it's a little early to ask for conclusive measures or a plan that is being actively pursued at this point in time.
It certainly warrants more investigation
Nice job Anderson! Keep pressing for answers!!!
The abuse of the CBC and the system is sad,,,,But it doesn't suprise me. There is so much of this happening everywhere.
This woman isn't answering the questions.
If they are saying that there are not enough kids wanting the scholarships then they need to do more advertising in the schools for it
Anderson this woman is unbelievable! She is just trying to make excuses.
That she didn't know that she couldn't give it to a family member – Please!
There are many businesses that will not hire people that are related to work in the same office/place...
Does anyone 'really' believe that statement, that Congressman Johnson "didn't know the rules"?
Wow!!! Not good news for me (she) Rep. Eddie Johnson is very bad move to gift her family by scholarship
Looks like more and more corruption charges will now come out and its election season, people.
Stimulus funds have been distributed to so many organizations and at so many levels with not a whole lot of scrutiny. That will only add icing to the cake.
I am sure there will be more on both sides up until the elections are over.
Hi everyone,
Anderson in suit and tie again! Got so used to see him in casual wear. But he looks great – either way.
Hi everyone and Mr Anderson Cooper
Unwanted scholarships is hooey. There are so many students who drop out because of financial problems or they can't support themselves through school and giv e their school work what it deserves.
It seems that there is much more to this story about the scholarships.
No way to spin this. Congresswoman Johnson should save herself the embarrassment and just admit the wrong doing.
"She didn't know the rules"..that's a poor excuse.
Wow, if I had children in her district the last few years, I'd be furious over that statement! (that there was no one else worthy enough)
This lady has been in congress for that amount of time and has been in charge of giving scholarships to kids foe that long and claims that she did not know the rules for giving them? I find that really hard to believe, especially when she has been giving them to her own family more than once
Congresswoman Johnson is a gross embarrassment to the CBC. When a politician is sworn in is there any reference to ethical behavior? I'm just waiting for the lynch mob to go on the attack and wondering what the (technical) angle will be?
Hearing about people, like Congresswoman Johnson that abuse the system like this is really sad! 🙁
Hello 360ers from the great northwest.
Good evening everyone.
Looking forward to tonights show.
Hi Anderson. Hi Everyone. It looks like I ended up on the wrong friends and family list.
Good evening everyone. That's very sad about Congresswoman Johnson just gifting her family and friends with scholarships. There are so many needy kids.
Anderson,
Hi! I hope you had a good weekend. It sounds like a fascinating program tonight.
And we want welcome Anderson back!!!!! 🙂
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Glad to see you back in the Studio, Anderson.
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Good evening everyone, Mr. Cooper. Hope you all had a great weekend.
Good Evening Everyone!
we're not focused on preventing terrorism. the time sq save was because the bomb didn't work
Good evening everyone – hoping that everyone had a great weekend.
Evening everyone. Welcome back Anderson