Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7]

Douchebags of the week: The AIG CEO's

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

"It seems very inappropriate," Willumstad said in response to questioning from Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. "Those executives should be fired," Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said at a debate with Sen. ...

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Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7]

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

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After bailout, AIG spent $440000 on a posh California retreat

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

â€œIt seems very inappropriate,â€ Willumstad said in response to questioning from Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md. â€œThose executives should be fired,â€ Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said at a debate with Sen. ...

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ABC News: Outrage Leads AIG To Cancel Second Luxury Retreat

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

â€œI am somewhat relieved to hear that AIG has canceled their Ritz-Carlton conference, which was nothing less than a slap in the face of the American people,â€ said Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). â€œI cannot fathom how in the same dayâ€”the very

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Manicures, Pedicures And $85 Billion - Political Opinion

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

â€œThey were getting their manicures, their facials, their pedicures and their massages, while the American people were footing the bill,â€ chided Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD.) But manicures, pedicures and facials were not the only luxury ...

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Ya think?

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

... the company would even consider moving forward with plans to host another large conference at another luxury resort,'' said Representative Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat who criticized AIG earlier this week for the cost of the ...

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Death of the Boondoggle Predicted (Film at 11)

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

"They were getting facials, manicures, and massages, while the American people were footing the bill," said Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. ...

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Backlash: Outrage Forces AIG To Cancel Second Pricey Hotel Party

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

"I am somewhat relieved to hear that AIG has canceled their Ritz-Carlton conference, which was nothing less than a slap in the face of the American people," said Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD). "I cannot fathom how in the same dayâ€”the very

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Lawmakers steamed over ritzy AIG retreat after bailout

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

"It seems very inappropriate," Willumstad said in response to questioning from Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland. "Those executives should be fired," Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said at a debate with Sen. ...

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AIG Cancels Luxury Retreat Amid Harsh Criticism

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Representative Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat had this to say:. I cannot fathom how in the same day -- the very same day that AIG asked the government for another $37.8 billion loan, the company would even consider moving forward ...

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An additional $37 Billion Dollars For AIG?

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Rep. Elijah Cummings said, "AIG spent $200000 dollars for hotel rooms. Almost $150000 for catered banquets. AIG spent $23000 at the hotel spa and another $1400 at the salon. They were getting manicures, facials, pedicures and massages ...

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Taxpayers to AIG: Give Our Money Back NOW

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

As lawmakers grilled former top executives at a hearing, Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat, said: "They were getting facials, manicures and massages, while the American people were footing the bill." ...

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Demand a Complete Audit of Companies Asking for Bailouts -- FIRST

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

Regis resort, spending nearly half a million dollars â€” and $23000 at the spa alone. In the words of an incredulous Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD): "They spent another $10000 dollars for â€” I donâ€™t know what this is, leisure dining. Bars?&qu

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Give me $85 Billion and Iâ€™d Throw a Party!

2008-10-09T00:00:00Z

â€œIt seems very inappropriate,â€ Willumstad said in response to questioning from Rep. Elijah Cummings. â€œThose executives should be fired,â€ Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama said at a debate with Sen. ...

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Not sure where the bailout money is going?

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

FAILOUT: $700 Billion Later, Global Markets Collapse, Paulson ...

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

As lawmakers grilled former top executives at a hearing, Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat, said: â€œThey were getting facials, manicures and massages, while the American people were footing the bill.â€ MORE ...

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This is how AIG spends the bailout money...

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Why, it's enough to [ALMOST] make one a marxist!!

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

16, said he was not familiar with the conference and would not have gone along with it. "It seems very inappropriate," Willumstad said in response to questioning from Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Maryland Democrat. ...

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AIG execs party on $440000 after bailout

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

This isn't easy for me,but I have to.

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

The executives spent nearly $500000 on manicures, facials, pedicures, and massages, among other things. During a hearing today, Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) asked, â€œHave you heard of anything more outrageous? ...

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