Saying that Congresswoman Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach, has financial problems is about as understated as saying that the Port of Long Beach has air quality issues. A barrage of media reports in recent weeks have highlighted Richardson's troubles, from multiple defaults on three homes, one of which went into foreclosure, to unpaid bills to local businesses, to her failure to report some of her debts.
So, to help Richardson out, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer is holding a fundraising event for her Wednesday, despite the fact that one week ago he had publicly contemplated an ethics committee investigation of Richardson's financial missteps, the Washington Post reports. Check out the complete story here.
And for all of you Richardson fans, enemies or just those who have been intrigued by the ongoing saga of a Long Beach City Councilwoman who made good then got made for her blatant financial oversights, here are some of the most recent and intriguing stories about her, including a couple by yours truly. We wouldn't want you to miss a thing!
Richardson left car bills unpaid
Watchdog group files ethics complaint
Youths finally get trip promised by Richardson
Richardson disclosure form lists no defaults
Richardson late in revealing 2 homes loans (including one from a strip club owner!)
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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