This is the same guy that voted to drug test welfare recipients. If there is a poster boy for hypocrisy, it clearly has to be "Trey". WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republican Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of cocaine possession and was sentenced to a year's probation. "I've hit a bottom where I realize I need help," Radel told District of Columbia Superior Court Judge Robert Tignor in acknowledging that he purchased 3.5 grams of cocaine from an undercover agent. A Drug Enforcement Administration official said Radel bought cocaine in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood on Oct. 29. Later that night, federal authorities went to his apartment and informed him that he would be facing criminal charges. The charges were made public Tuesday, and Radel expressed regret in a statement. The 37-year-old lawmaker said he struggles with alcoholism and will seek treatment and counseling. Radel made no mention of his political future but says he had made an "extremely irresponsible choice" and let down his family and his constituents. "I want to come out of this stronger," Radel said in court, later adding that he wants to "continue serving this country." The DEA official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release details of the case in his own name, said Radel was identified to authorities as a cocaine buyer by his suspected dealer. The dealer had been arrested previously as part of a separate drug investigation led by a federal task force. "In facing this charge, I realize the disappointment my family, friends and constituents must feel. Believe me, I am disappointed in myself, and I stand ready to face the consequences of my actions," Radel said in a statement. "However, this unfortunate event does have a positive side. It offers me an opportunity to seek treatment and counseling," he added. "I know I have a problem and will do whatever is necessary to overcome it, hopefully setting an example for others struggling with this disease." The cocaine possession charge, a misdemeanor, carries a statutory maximum of six months in prison and a fine of $1,000. Radel appears to be the first sitting member of Congress charged with a drug offense since former Rep. Frederick Richmond, D-N.Y., was convicted in 1982 on charges of tax evasion and drug possession. A spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said the allegations are a matter for the courts. "Beyond that, this is between Rep. Radel, his family and his constituents," Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said. Radel was elected in 2012 to represent Florida's 19th Congressional District, which includes the Gulf Coast communities of Fort Myers and Naples. He was a radio host before becoming a congressman. He identifies himself on his Twitter profile as a "Hip Hop conservative" and "lover of #liberty," and his Twitter account has remained active in the past few weeks, including on the day of the bust. Among the bills he's co-sponsored during his freshman term is legislation to amend the country's mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws. Florida Republican Party Chairman Lenny Curry said he was disappointed in Radel but glad that he was seeking help.
Go for it - and include every other employee who receives federal funds. (BTW, that includes you, Mr. RB)
Idiot! State funds. How about Medicare geezers too? That's federal. BTW Why are you such an unhappy negative nasty old man? You bring every single thread to the lowest level possible. Are you just that angry all the time? Get help.
I would be willing to bet that a fair percentage of your fund come from the federal government either directly or indirectly. Not so sure about medicare. In the end, we pay for it one way or the other. Me? I am happy as a pig in Obamacare. (Ha! Ha! Get it?)
And did you notice that you are always the most angry negative person in every thread? I noticed. You must be such a joy to be around. <sarcasm> I know that you need the clarification.
I think you are mistaking anger for factually proving you wrong. That happens ofter. Or maybe I just hit a never when I said you should be drug tested. That one should be interesting.
Oh, those are just facts. Why don't you look at how everyone else responded and figure out who was the first one make a personal attack on another forum member. That would be you because you are such an angry bitter little troll.
You are digging deeper. And your insults are opinions only. And you opinions have a great track record of being entirely the opposite of facts.
