House Democrats Question Veon Debt Payment

In an eyebrow-raising move, the political wing of the House Democratic caucus has wiped out the remaining campaign debt of state representative-turned-lobbyist Michael Veon, who was ousted in a wave of pay raise-fueled voter anger in 2006.

And state Rep. Todd Eachus of Luzerne County, head of the House Democratic Campaign Committee, said he might take similar action again.

‘‘The goal of the committee is to win elections, which we did,’‘ Eachus said Thursday, referring to the Democrats’ 102-101 House majority. ‘‘Mike Veon was a forceful leader [in that effort] … I’d do it for any member.’‘

His decision to clear Veon’s account apparently came as news to his fellow committee members, including Reps. Jennifer Mann of Lehigh County and Dan Frankel of Allegheny County.


THEY STILL DO,WHEN WE SAY "HIT THE ROAD MIKE"

I see that the will of the people has been done with the expulsion,of the lame,and use to be Mr.Veon. What an example of those who think more of themselves than there electors. How dare you take our money and give to this ousted trash-heap. Oh Billy Boy,you better start saving your money…................

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