Wednesday, February 15, 2006

Ahhh, Hurricane Relief!

The Smoking Gun has a GAO report on hurricane recovery fraud and abuse. Half of the 10 examples listed occurred right here in the Dallas area.
"Some victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita used federal assistance money to pay for 'adult erotica,' a pistol, strip club fees, and at least one $450 tattoo, according to a new government audit. "

The funniest part is the title of the table listing the example abuses: Purchases that Did Not Appear Necessary to Satisfy Immediate Emergency Needs

"But your honor, I really, really needed that massage!"

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