WV Congressman makes the Top Twenty (But not in a Good Way)

Congressional watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) has released their report on the 20 most corrupt members of Congress.

Imagine our deep shock when one of West Virginia's fine congressional delegation was on the list.

Here is a little selection:

"Alan Mollohan is a twelfth-term member of Congress, representing the 1st district of West Virginia. His ethics issues stem from misusing his position to benefit himself, his family and his friends and misreporting a dramatic increase in his personal assets.

Earmarking of Funds for His Personal Benefit

Over the past 10 years, Rep. Mollohan has earmarked $369 million in federal grants to his district for 254 separate programs. Between 1997 and 2006, $250 million of that total was directed to five nonprofit organizations that Rep. Mollohan created, that are staffed by his friends, and that are the recipients of the largest earmarks from Rep. Mollohan. During the same period, top-paid employees, board members and contractors of these organizations gave at least $397,122 to Rep. Mollohan’s campaign and political action committees." (Full Report)

Of the top 20, 17 were Republicans. Again, I'm shocked, SHOCKED!

It is no supprise that creapy knuckle-draggers like Conrad Burns, Rick Santourm and Bill Frist are right at the top of the list.