who is Torricelli?/ HOW is he corrupt?

[gWbush is Mabus]

besides the Dean smear.

thanks.

[ott]

1. The Torricelli Act

The Torricelli Act, passed in 1992, further strengthened the US blockade on Cuba. It was signed into law by President George Bush, just before the presidential election.

The Torricelli Act made the economic blockade on Cuba more severe than it had previously been. It prevented food and medicine from being shipped to Cuba. The only exception was humanitarian aid.

In addition, it began the Track II program. This program was meant to support anti-Castro groups in Cuba.

The original embargo didn't prevent food and medicine sales for the sake of appearing to be different than the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. The US heavily condemned this at the time, but now does the same thing. Now that capitalist propaganda is less important, this act can be passed without much concern.

http://library.thinkquest.org/18355/the_torricelli_act.html

[4morewars]

2. he's a democratic senator...

from NJ, and i believe he was censured, but cleared of any criminal wrong doings.

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According to published reports, David Chang, Senator Torricelli's chief accuser, has told investigators that on July 15, 1996, he bought Senator Torricelli an $8,100 Rolex watch. Mr. Chang also reportedly made $9,000 in payments on a Mercedes-Benz for Senator Torricelli that were later returned. Mr. Chang also says he has purchased 10 Italian suits for Senator Torricelli as well as jewelry for the Senator and his girlfriend, and lent him $4,000 to buy an antique grandfather clock.

Senator Torricelli has claimed that the gifts he received from Mr. Chang were part of a long-time friendship between the two men, according to reports and testimony.

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more here :

www.commoncause.org/publications/jan02/010802.htm



Haven't you ever spent $21,000 on your male friends???

[vi5]

3. He was a NJ Senator running for reelection amidst scandal...

He was the one who at the last minute, bowed out and allowed Frank Lautenberg to win. Not sure what the nature of his scandal was, but I believe it was financial.

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