Home Mobile Archives Reader Blogs Register Login

Monday, July 30, 2007

Ted Stevens’ Home Raided In Alaska

Not surprising.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) —Federal agents searched the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens on Monday, focusing on records related to his relationship with an oil field services contractor jailed in a public corruption investigation, a law enforcement official said.

Stevens, 83, has been under a federal investigation for a 2000 renovation project more than doubling the size of his home in Girdwood that was overseen by Bill Allen, a contractor who has pleaded guilty to bribing Alaska state legislators.

Allen is founder of VECO Corp., an Alaska-based oil field services and engineering company that has reaped tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts.

Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service arrived at the senator’s home Monday afternoon, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent. He said he could not comment on the nature of the investigation.

A law enforcement official familiar with the case confirmed the raid on Stevens’ home was focused on records related to the ongoing VECO investigation. The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke only on condition of anonymity.

Stevens is the epitome of all that is wrong in Washington DC today, so this couldn’t have happened to a better guy.

Let’s hope that Stevens resigns, swiftly, and is replaced by a Republican who isn’t corrupt and is, in fact, a conservative.

Comments

Maybe Rob’s showering buddy will appoint him to the Senate.

She could do worse.


The Debate is over!  Global Whining has been confirmed.


The Whistler's signature
The Whistler on July 30, 2007 at 05:31 pm
Rob
Rob
17185 comments
Send a private message

I’m not cut out for life in the Senate.  Plus, I’m not old enough.


The war against illegal plunder has been fought since the beginning of the world. But how is… legal plunder to be identified? Quite simply. See if the law takes from some persons what belongs to them, and gives it to other persons to whom it does not belong. See if the law benefits one citizen at the expense of another by doing what the citizen himself cannot do without committing a crime. Then abolish this law without delay … If such a law is not abolished immediately it will spread, multiply and develop into a system.

Frédéric Bastiat, The Law

Rob’s recently listened-to songs:

robport.gif border=0

Rob on July 30, 2007 at 05:35 pm

Of course there may be a problem with Rob fulfilling all of the constitutional requirements of the job.

We’ll work around that somehow.


The Debate is over!  Global Whining has been confirmed.


The Whistler's signature
The Whistler on July 30, 2007 at 05:35 pm

You know, Rob, that reporting bad things about Republicans will cause some of the liberals around here to have their head ‘splode!



Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on July 30, 2007 at 05:47 pm

Lawd Almighty ... have no mercy and bestow the power of your lightning upon that suit wearin’ devil Stevens. 
rolleyes

Seriously, he takes his 1200 sq ft home and doubles it to 2400 sq feet and people go into shock? The guy is a millionaire (20+ more senators are richer than him) and he should be expected to live in 1200 sq feet? Admit it .. I bet very few of us live in that small of a house.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on July 30, 2007 at 06:58 pm

I don’t know, 1200 square feet is mighty big for an igloo.


The Debate is over!  Global Whining has been confirmed.


The Whistler's signature
The Whistler on July 30, 2007 at 07:50 pm

Seriously, he takes his 1200 sq ft home and doubles it to 2400 sq feet and people go into shock

Where did you get that, Anna?  It aint in the article.  One would expect that someone that has been peddling influence as long as he has would have a mansion more like 12,000 sq ft.


Being liberal is never having to admit you’re wrong

docdave on July 30, 2007 at 08:02 pm

That would be a very big igloo.


The Debate is over!  Global Whining has been confirmed.


The Whistler's signature
The Whistler on July 30, 2007 at 08:14 pm

Anchorage Daily News reported that the FBI and a federal grand jury were investigating an “extensive” remodeling project at Stevens’ home in Girdwood. The remodeling work, which more than doubled the size of the modest home (public records show that the home is now 2471 square feet and valued at about $441,000-which means that it was less than 1200 square feet and less than $200,000 in value before the remodel) occurred in the summer and fall of 2000.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on July 30, 2007 at 08:15 pm

docdave, That is not to say I don’t think the guy is a bit on the shady side of reputable. From what I have read I do believe he is guilty of a lot but whether they are illegal or unethical in nature I couldn’t say. Obviously, from the size and value of his house compared to others I think the Feds were extremely lame for making that their main focus for publicity purposes.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on July 30, 2007 at 08:33 pm

Gee I would have sold him my 1900+ house for $300,000 twice what it’s worth.  Of course, he might have had some expense shipping it to Alaska.


Being liberal is never having to admit you’re wrong

docdave on July 30, 2007 at 08:45 pm

No way, not the highway to nowhere senator? How can he be corrupt?


10-12-07
NARAL’s (abortion) political director Elizabeth Shipp acknowledged it “would help” the pro-choice movement if a Republican proved it was possible to win the presidency while still supporting abortion rights (ie… Rudy Giuliani) .

george on July 30, 2007 at 09:12 pm

I noted that somehow the (D) that usually goes behind a politician’s name identifying his party was conveniently left out of the article.

If he had been an (R) it would have been in there. Betcha.

Must have been an oversight.


Election ‘08 - We Are So Screwed

Pilgrim on July 31, 2007 at 09:46 am

If he had been an (R) it would have been in there. Betcha.

Stevens is an R.

All Alaska elected federal officials are under investigation, all are R’s.

WOOF on July 31, 2007 at 11:09 am

One point: Reporters and partisans are always calling these sorts of things “raids.” Oh, bull. Stevens knew about the event beforehand; his lawyers has been informed. They searched his house, they served a warrant, etc. They didn’t “raid” anything—that would mean an utter surprise. Not as sexy, but let’s be accurate in the interest of fairness.

Pomerdorgrad on July 31, 2007 at 12:33 pm

Woof,

Stevens is an R.

You’re right. He is. Oops.


Election ‘08 - We Are So Screwed

Pilgrim on July 31, 2007 at 12:35 pm

No harm done and very excusable ... they just make it too darn easy to assume a shady politician is a democrat.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on July 31, 2007 at 12:46 pm

Stevens is an R.

You’re right. He is. Oops.

Yeah, just barely too.


10-12-07
NARAL’s (abortion) political director Elizabeth Shipp acknowledged it “would help” the pro-choice movement if a Republican proved it was possible to win the presidency while still supporting abortion rights (ie… Rudy Giuliani) .

george on July 31, 2007 at 01:52 pm

Ted Stevens offered to send the FBI a key to his house, but the FBI official who contacted Stevens refused the offer and instead said agents had ways of getting in on their own.
Apparently they believe breaking in is more new worthy.
They entered the home on their own without a key and of course, media were there to capture the event.

Below is a picture of Stevens remodeled home:

“a lavish remodeling of Stevens’s house in Girdwood, an exclusive ski resort” FOXNews

Free Image Hosting at allyoucanupload.com

The remodel consisted of enclosing the lower portion of the home to add additional living area.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on August 3, 2007 at 06:09 pm

Anna: Thanks that was very informative. Can you recall where you got that information? I am no fan of Steven’s but right is right and I don’t like heavy handed methods by the FBI.


No matter the age or state of health, for a military man it is always glorious to tilt at windmills, rescue a fair Dulcinea and be a gallant knight in armor in a glorious cause.

Neiman on August 3, 2007 at 06:19 pm

Neiman thats how I feel.  If someone has allegedly done wrong but is willingly cooperating then they should be treated with some decency.
A good questions is did they alert the media about Jefferson in New Orleans so it could be made into a media event?
Also, I don’t understand the reasoning for such a fabrication of the “extensive”, “lavish” or “complicated” home remodeling. If you take a look at additional pictures ... there is nothing complicated or of quality work.
Free Image Hosting at allyoucanupload.com

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,291771,00.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/30/AR2007073001427.html
http://www.komoradio.com/news/national/8828137.html


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on August 3, 2007 at 07:41 pm

That house doesn’t look near as nice as one of my friends, who lives in Fairbanks…

Carrick on August 3, 2007 at 08:29 pm

LOL, My house looks better than that and thats not a compliment.
If he’s got money it isn’t in the remodeling.


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on August 3, 2007 at 09:05 pm

If he’s got money it isn’t in the remodeling.

Remodeling? Isn’t that what Rod Stewart did with Kelly Emberg
kellyemberghp6.jpg
and Rachel Hunter?
rachelhunterhh0.jpg
Now he’s stuck with a third model, Penny Lancaster
pennylancasteruz8.jpg
(Friday night models...)


Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on August 3, 2007 at 09:35 pm

Sheesh… first it was just Friday night Babe then babes and leave it to you Proof to start Friday Night Babe Lay Out/Portfolio

at least it’s finally a blond ... so there is hope for you yet!
wink


flag002.gif washC.gif

Anna on August 3, 2007 at 10:44 pm

Sheesh… first it was just Friday night Babe then babes and leave it to you Proof to start Friday Night Babe Lay Out/Portfolio

Don’t blame me! You’re the one who brought up re-modeling!



Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Proof on August 3, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Page 1 of 1        

Post a Comment


Before commenting, please recite:

Grant me the serenity to ignore the trolls,
the courage to debate with honest opponents,
and the wisdom to know the difference.

Name   
Email   
URL   
Human?
  
 

Upload Image    

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?

Note: Notifications will only be sent to confirmed email addresses.