Gerald Walpin, inspector general for the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps), was recently fired without notice by the Obama administration. He received a call from the White House to either resign within the hour or be fired. Could the reason behind this dismissal be he was doing his job by reporting on the miss use of government funds by a large contributor to the Obama campaign? Mr Walpin led an inspection into misuse of funds by Kevin Johnson, a former NBA star who is now mayor of Sacramento, CA and who has started a foundation to help kids called the St Hope Academy. Johnson had apparently stolen federal funds that Americorp had given his organization. In a settlement St Hope has agreed to repay half of the money.
So, why does this firing even raise an eyebrow in the current political season? Well, then Senator Obama co sponsored a bill, now a law, requiring 30 days notice and a reason for the firing must be given to congress. The most ethical White House in history didn’t even notify congress until after the fact and gave no cause until Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) raised the issue that the proper procedure was not followed.
Here is Walpin on a recent television appearance, see if you think he acts “confused” and “disoriented.”
Even if he was "confused" and if this is a reason for being released from your duties, how does VeeP Joe Biden remain in office? Remember that lovable scamp from the recent election season, if not here's a refresher:
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