The Following is the first of what we term "Concerned Citizen" Hot Issue Posts
The views are those of the author and not intended to reflect those of the Linn County Central Committtee.
It is presented to initiate a dialogue and debate
Chief Rainforest con man and Senator Chuck "fauxscal conservative" Grassley campaign contributor David Oman
From WHO-TV, regarding the Earthpark rainforest application grant:
Principal Financial Group also planned to make a $2 million donation in exchange for naming rights to parts of the park. The Pella Corporation, Vermeer Manufacturing and Musco Lighting also pledged millions in in-kind services.
Earthpark had until December 1st to show it had secured nearly $50 million in private money in order to collect a $50 million federal grant. Congress later rescinded the funding.
$3 million of federal funds already spent by Earthpark will not be recouped.
Wow! David Oman had nothing!
In-kind services are not cash!
The best "con man" David Oman could do after nearly 9 years of huckstering and scamming cities was a $2 million pledge for partial naming rights from Principal Financial.
That, and a further cash pledge by project dreamer Ted Townsend.
As for the $2.9 million in deficit-financed taxpayer money already spent by David Oman under the watchful eye of Senator Chuck Grassley , I think the taxpayers ought to be suing both of them for recovery of the funds. Oman shouldn't have had access to the money until the grant application was completed.
They should both be arrested for conspiracy to commit fraud.
Who allowed that money to be spent?
Was it Senator Grassley?
If so, he should resign before being thrown in a Federa prison for fraud and theft.
We know Oman spent the money. He should definitely be arrested!
One more thing, also notice that the Des Moines Register hasn't had a single story about the rainforest grant application this past week. Nothing since December 22nd!
Talk about journalistic malpractice!
Updated: Wednesday, 20 February 2008 6:52 AM CST
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