Aaron Schock resigns after new questions about mileage expenses

[Zaac]

Aaron Schock resigns after new questions about mileage expenses

Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock resigned Tuesday, less than 12 hours after POLITICO raised questions about tens of thousands of dollars in mileage reimbursements he received for his personal vehicle.

Schock billed the federal government and his campaign for logging roughly 170,000 miles on his personal car from January 2010 through July 2014. But when he sold that Chevrolet Tahoe in July 2014, it had roughly 80,000 miles on the odometer, according to public records obtained by POLITICO under Illinois open records laws. The documents, in other words, indicate he was reimbursed for 90,000 miles more than his car was driven.

The discrepancy added to a growing wave of ethical and legal problems for the 33-year-old politician.

“[T]he constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself,” Schock said in a surprise statement on Tuesday. “I have always sought to do what’s best for my constituents, and I thank them for the opportunity to serve.”

Later Tuesday, a spokesman for Schock added, “In an effort to remove any questions and out of an abundance of caution, Congressman Schock has reimbursed all monies received for official mileage since his election to Congress.”

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/03/aaron-schock-resigns-116153.html#ixzz3UkjHsozQ

Darn. I liked him.

 

[Bro. Curtis]

He had to go. I support his resignation.

 

[OldRegular]

Shows that there is some integrity in the Republican Party.

 

[Zaac]

Shows that there is some integrity in the Republican Party.

Guess that can be looked at a couple of ways. Was it integrity that made him do what they say he did?

I agree with Curtis. I like him, but he needed to resign.

Now if he'd just take another 434 with him.:smilewinkgrin:

 

[just-want-peace]

Shows that there is some integrity in the Republican Party.

After they're caught!!

Even so, much better than the Dims; they circle the wagon and the mischief maker is forgiven, celebrated, and congratulated on his "coming out"!

 

[OldRegular]

After they're caught!!

Even so, much better than the Dims; they circle the wagon and the mischief maker is forgiven, celebrated, and congratulated on his "coming out"!

That is my point!

 

[carpro]

After they're caught!!

Even so, much better than the Dims; they circle the wagon and the mischief maker is forgiven, celebrated, and congratulated on his "coming out"!

I doubt he would have been "caught" if he had been a democrat. Especially in Illinois.

 

[JPPT1974]

I like politics but not enough to join. You get a sadly but truthfully big head. When you think you are above the law. As Schock thought that and now, he could end up going to jail over it.

 

[Zaac]

After they're caught!!

Even so, much better than the Dims; they circle the wagon and the mischief maker is forgiven, celebrated, and congratulated on his "coming out"!

What are you trying to say because the rumors have been swirling for years? :laugh: