Justice Department Will Investigate ACORN

At the behest of Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX), ranking Republican on the Judiciary Committee, the DOJ has decided to investigate whether ACORN sought or received any grant money or whether the department conducted any reviews of ACORN's use of such money.

Smith said ACORN has fostered a "culture of corruption" and is asking the FBI to investigate as well. "As the primary federal law enforcement agency, the Justice Department has a responsibility to ensure that no organization receiving federal funds ignores our nation's laws," he said. "I am pleased that Inspector General (Glenn) Fine has agreed to investigate whether the Justice Department provided federal funds to ACORN through its grant program."

Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), both the ranking members of their chambers' government oversight panels, are asking other agencies to do the same.

The federal agencies and departments asked to "review grants, contracts, entitlements and other forms of assistance to ACORN and its affiliates" included the Housing and Urban Development, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Treasury Department, U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Labor Department, Small Business Administration and Corporation for National and Community Service.

ACORN's CEO Bertha Lewis is dodging calls to testify before Congress and refusing to cooperate. Isn't that a sign of guilt right there? If it was me and I was innocent, I would throw open the door and say, "Come on in. You won't find a thing."

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