Hire a son of Congressman Young, get money?

Two sons of U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young work for Pinellas County companies that have received millions of dollars in federal money thanks to the congressman.

Patrick Young, 20, is a security administrator in the downtown St. Petersburg office of Science Applications International Corp. and another son, Billy Young, 23, is an outreach specialist with National Forensic Science Technology Center. Both employers are big beneficiaries of Rep. Young, a senior Republican from Indian Shores who has been chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and is now the top-ranking Republican on its defense subcommittee. He has used his clout to steer millions of dollars to his sons' employers, both before and after they got their jobs. Read it here.

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[None of the Above]

Is anyone really surprised by this...

Had enough yet?

[AJS]

Does anyone care...it's plain to see that the companies received money both before and after they were hired. I guess they can't make Young look bad on his own so they try and get him anyway they can.

AJS is clearly one of CW's punk staffers paid to spin quickly.

"Two sons of U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young work for Pinellas County companies that have received millions of dollars in federal money thanks to the congressman."

Merikun Politics at its best!... nuff said.

[AJS]

Not a staffer, I do work for the government though. Just a guy who knows a BS hit piece when he sees one....

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH THE SPT?? POYNTER INSTITUTE WHERE ARE YOU???

AJS... ummmmm... Hahahahahahaaaaaa... ohhh that's rich... hahahahahahha... only staffers call fact a "hit piece"... hahahahahahaaaaaaa... whoooooo, what a freaking hoot.... hey, cw!!! how about a little bacon for the homeless veterans you care so much about... they could use a job...

... pathetic

WOW… those CW-ites really swing (or should I say spin) into action when the bacon fat gets exposed.

[AJS]

Well 10:38, the only facts I see are that the companies received money before and after they were hired. To put it out like something sinister is going on is the definition of hit piece....

AJS, the only facts you see are the ones you puppet masters tell you to see.

If you actually believe they’re not connected in any way, you are in for a world of hurt in you life young man.

[AJS]

Well 11:12, I also believe we really did land on the moon and UFO's aren't real. But I guess you conspiracy nuts would call me "naive". Tell us all again about George Bush and 9/11????

So when the Fed injects money into the banking sector, does the Times write a piece on how Chelsea Clinton worked for McKinsey and now Aventure, 2 hedge funds that directly benefit from federal monetary intervention?

Bill Youngs sons have a right to work and it makes sense that those boys grew up in the defense atmosphere that they would choose that field. Federal money has also gone to grocery stores. So if they worked for a grocery store, I guess they would have been hired because of their dad. How about if they were farmers? Farmers have gotten major relief money. I guess the St. Pete Times would feel they shouldn't be farmers either. Young has been in almost 50 years. I am sure he has helped almost every business in Pinellas County. So I guess his sons should just move out of the county to appease the Times. How about Hospitals, he has given them money also. And the military. His son served in Army or some branch. Did they let him ENLIST because his dad gave them money. get real.

the Times has hit an all time low. I guess sales are down. Would they like it better if Youngs sons were on welfare and lived in housing projects at the expense of the taxpayer? I bet they would go after them for that also. Shame on you, Times. Trying to get headlines off of young adults making their own way. IF you don't like their dad, that's one thing, but trying to hurt and humiliate his kids for working is despicable. I wonder if the authors have children?

That's the Republican Party - making sure that while they're turning the "middle class" into the "working poor" that they "take care of their own."

John McCain's sons work for the US Navy and US Marine Corps.

When he votes on the defense budget, is that a conflict of interest?

It's o.k. for Chelsea to work for a hedge fund that received money. She is a democrat which makes it o.k. and her mommy and daddy have made over 100 million dollars since they started representing "the people". I agree with 11:40 - Where's that story?

Gene Smith: I think it's time to start on your son, what do you think?

12:20: what about Chelsea Clinton and and Billy and Hillary making those millions? Got anything intelligent to say about that Susan Smith?

Gene Smith:
Time to use the word minion. How's your son doing Gene?

Thank God for CW, or we’d all be dead.
Vote for CW, or Osama Been Forgotten will attack us.
Stay Vigilant, and give me pork.
Screw Jesus, CW walks on water too.
Who cares how many veterans are homeless, so long as my boys have jobs.
What can we name after me next?
CW = Christian and White, and that = Republican Leadership, and that = Corporate welfare, no matter the human cost.

12:23 the Clinton's are allowed to make their own money and have done so. They filed income tax - paid over 33 million dollars to IRS and gave away 10 million to charity. They can support their daughter just like any other American. Do you really think that's evil or are you just desperate?

12:20 -your statement is the perfect description of what a true Conservative is. " I got mine and now I'm going to take yours."

Bill Young has a lot to answer for. I do not believe he turned his back on the vets and Walter Reed, but this business about his sons and their respective jobs is a clear indicator that he has his hand in the till. Time to go Bill. This time it will be a rough ride to reelection regardless of your previous reputation. You have stayed too long at the party....

12:45

the reference to Chelsea had nothing to do with the Clinton's right to make money.

It has to do with her hiring by firms who have donated big bucks to her mother's campaign and who are regulated and assisted by the federal government

The company Chelsea works for does not benefit from the death of Americans.

no, 12:50, just their poverty and indebtedness

Save it... staff spinner!

12:50 you do realize its organizations like the National Forensic Science Technology Center that help exonerate those punished innocently like Allan Crotzer?

but I don't ever expect liberals to let facts get in the way of shrill commentary and false assumptions

Gulp, gulp, gulp... thank you CW, may I have some more kool aid?

... save it staffer, you're weak.

Susan K. Smith of the Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee:
I counted 7 blogs that are yours. Why don't you just go back to your bottle, it's almost 5 o'clock somewhere. We all have watched your bitter hateful sensationalism for too long. You have been told before that you need professional help and the truth is, you are only getting worse. Your nasty and ugly and after seeing your picture, you are ugly in every way.

2:06 also known as Gene Smith:
Do you honestly believe only YOungs staff would support and defend him? He's been re-elected 24 times, so I dare say he has more supporters than his staff. And the kool-aid comment. How appropriate for a childish, immature minion like yourself.

What's the matter Gene? Momma will only allow you to drink Kool-Aid so that's the only thing you can relate to? Ask your buddy Susan, maybe she will share the real thing with you. Probably not, but if you ask real nice, maybe.

4:27 also known as a whitebread "don't hurt yourself, sonny... daddums will buy you a job" Young kid:

Get a real job on your own and stop sucking off you old man's name... punk.

Young - this guy is just dirty

The 10 million the higher than mightly Clintons contributed was to their own foundation, that they control and run out of their home. Light bulb on yet? Lets hail the Senator who isn't supposed to have outside income who came into the Senate with a very low financial statement and now is a multi millionaire. And your defending it? What part of stupid did your DNA come from? And your concern is that Youngs son work in his district. What a loser.

How about some pork for a CW Bill Young home for the homeless veterans? Hell, you can even name it after one of those wuss boys of yours, we don’t care… just help someone other than you own for once.

"And your concern is that Youngs son work in his district. What a loser."

Correction… whitebread… daddy bought you punks a job with our tax dollars.

[AJS]

Hey 12:45, how is this proof that he has his hand in the till??? They got money before and after they were hired....no story here, just a bunch of liberal media BS. Sorry Samm, still no chance for ya...

Times:
What about the railroad. I worked for the railroad and Young bailed them out, which allowed me to keep my job. And I helped my son and daughter get jobs there also. Would it be o.k. with you if his sons worked for the railroad because he gave them money? You should be ashamed of yourselves for what you just tried to pull. I am cancelling my subscription to the times right now.

12:33:
Screw Jesus? You must be a fan of Obama and his spiritual advisor. I can't believe you even said that. Way to go Times. don't you have someone monitoring this thing?

AJS... GET BACK TO YOUR DRIVE-THU POST... MAMA WANTS A BURGER.

... dope

Looks like the Young boys got off early today!

[AJS]

I'll get back to my job when you learn how to spell...oh yeah and lose the caps, they make you look crazy...oh wait....

AJS is just a jumble of JAS… which actually stands for JackA*S. Now, get back to the drive thru… and stay away from you dads girly mags… freak.

[AJS]

Well, at least you spelled it right that time...and your argument about my name makes perfect sense. You have changed my mind completely about this post....insert sarcasm anywhere you like.

Well then... thank you very little!

Oh, add a small fries to my order.

[AJS]

Since you mentioned the word little I will assume you are in the bathroom.....

How about some pork for a CW Bill Young home for the homeless veterans?

... weak, jr. whopper... very weak...

[AJS]

Since you know so much about the "food and beverage" industry I will assume your daddy got you a job there???