SANTO DOMINGO.- Chamber of Deputies president Abel Martinez retained the September salaries of 25 deputies, seven of the ruling PLD and 18 of the opposition PRD parties who’ve yet to file their financial statements, a decision was made on the 17th, according to what was learned yesterday.
The measure, adopted against ruling party lawmakers Alfredo Martinez (Santo Domingo), Nelson Guillén (San Cristóbal), Julio Brito (Azua), Manuel Diaz (Villa Altagracia), Noris Medina (Barahona), Tulio Jiménez (Haina) and Isabel de la Cruz (Santo Domingo), for the frank violation of Law 82-79.
Of the opposition party Altagracia Herrera (Monte Plata), Antonio Colon (Santiago), Ledesma Aquilles (Barahona), Julio Encarnacion (Santo Domingo), Jose Morales (Samaná), Bernardo German (Montecristi), Eufracia Santiago Merán (San Juan) and Guillermo Radhames Ramos Garcia (El Chino) (La Vega), who has also been convicted of people trafficking.
Also Jorge Frias (Santo Domingo), Jose Francisco Santana (Bertico) (Santo Domingo), Jose Isidro Rosario (Hermanas Mirabal), Juan Maldonado (El Seibo), Maria Amparo Martinez (Santiago), Rafael Abreu (San Cristóbal), Ramon Bueno (Nacional District) and Victor Lasosé (Espaillat), will not get their wages.
Missive
The disposition is contained in a September 17 missive sent by Martinez to the Administrative Department, instructing it to retain the legislators who haven’t complied with the law, and after the Chamber President warned his colleagues of the measure during an interview for the Corripio Communications Group at the beginning of this month.
Assets
The president of the Chamber of Deputies declared more than RD$17 million in assets, while the richest, according to his statement, is PRD lawmaker for the National District, Jose Leonel Cabrera with RD$45.8 million, followed by Victor Gomez Casanova also of the PRD for the National District, with RD$32 million.
Written by: juanb, 28 Sep 2010 8:33 AM
From: Dominican Republic
That's a start.
This is the law, and if our esteemed leaders are not willing to observe the laws how can we ask anyone else to observe them (look around you, they don't). A small start but a start, no less. Now I would like to see someone investigate the source of the legislator's wealth.
From: United States
OK. But withhold their stipends also.
From: United States, Yonkers, NY
Good job by Abel. Sends a message.
From: United States
maybe the guys just cannot add, so they do not know how much they have.
From: Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata
I'm sure they'll get their checks and perks.
Once a politikero is on the payroll, there is no taking him/her out.
From: United States, Killeen, TX - Home of the 1st Cavalry
It would seem that SOMEONE in a position of authority and power o the purse is taking a stand against those who think they are in position to defy the law they themselves have made.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if this attitude and action on the part of authority were to filter from top o bottom?
It is in such a manner that a nation becomes a true nation, and not just a bunch of theives, masquerading as "lawmakers" comes into being.
Every nation must go through a period of growth in order to gain the respect of others. This action, by authority, shows that there are forces working to rectify past complacencies and to replace them with positive actions.
One step, no matter how small, is in theright direction if followed by increasing that step into running for the goal of good government.
TexasBill
From: United States
They make more on slush funds and kick back that they don't need any salary.
From: United States, Killeen, TX - Home of the 1st Cavalry
None of these guys are apt to eliminate all their kudos unless they are forced to do so by an irate and vindictive public.
As long as the public accepts and silicits the kickbacks, the free chickens, the tin roofs, and the rediculous rhetoric of the politicians at election time, the corruption, the thievery of public funds will go on and on.
Its up to the public to deny the legislators the ability and the consent given them by the public to do the things they do without recourse before it will stop.
Blame yourselves for the corruption in government, because you allow it and condone it. Quit whining about it all and do something about it.
TexasBill
Written by: lovingit, 28 Sep 2010 3:07 PM
From: United States, Delaware
25!!!! That number is rather hight, especially in such a small country.
Well, I guess they figured that the money they are stealing is far better than the salary, so they'll be working for "free" now.
Oh Spain oh Spain, what traits have we inherited from you that Latin America is so FU$%ED UP!!!?
From: Dominican Republic, NEVER FORGOTTEN, NEVER FORSAKEN!
This is just a "BIG SHOW" after they do what they have to do, it will be business as usual.
Written by: Perez, 28 Sep 2010 7:49 PM
From: Dominican Republic
They shouldn't pay them $hit in the 1st place!!! What the heck are they doing with so many diputados???? i Bet they dont do squat!
From: United States, FREEPORT, Long Island.... (Look, beyond the words)
Its like a barber shop renting chairs, a 50k monthly income warrents a 30k monthly lease. Someone is making off like a bandit. This is orginIZED CRIME AT ITS FINNEST
From: United States, Killeen, TX - Home of the 1st Cavalry
Just a thought that might solve this problem;
Require that the financial statement required be filed and current BEFORE THE LAWMAKERS CAN BE SEATED OFFICIALLY.
Maybe that would "hurry-up" the required filings since the lawmakers couldn't draw a paycheck before being seated.
Think hat would do the trick???
TexasBill
Written by: BASTA, 30 Sep 2010 8:27 AM
From: Dominican Republic, =Ghetto/Legalize Drugs
Oh Spain oh Spain, what traits have we inherited from you that Latin America is so FU$%ED UP!!!?= Spain is black after 2,500 years of African control. Moors-Carthage- Rome- Phoenicians. Etc. Plus most of them were let out of prison to sail to the new world [Scum].
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This is the law, and if our esteemed leaders are not willing to observe the laws how can we ask anyone else to observe them (look around you, they don't). A small start but a start, no less. Now I would like to see someone investigate the source of the legislator's wealth.
OK. But withhold their stipends also.
Once a politikero is on the payroll, there is no taking him/her out.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if this attitude and action on the part of authority were to filter from top o bottom?
It is in such a manner that a nation becomes a true nation, and not just a bunch of theives, masquerading as "lawmakers" comes into being.
Every nation must go through a period of growth in order to gain the respect of others. This action, by authority, shows that there are forces working to rectify past complacencies and to replace them with positive actions.
One step, no matter how small, is in theright direction if followed by increasing that step into running for the goal of good government.
TexasBill
As long as the public accepts and silicits the kickbacks, the free chickens, the tin roofs, and the rediculous rhetoric of the politicians at election time, the corruption, the thievery of public funds will go on and on.
Its up to the public to deny the legislators the ability and the consent given them by the public to do the things they do without recourse before it will stop.
Blame yourselves for the corruption in government, because you allow it and condone it. Quit whining about it all and do something about it.
TexasBill
Well, I guess they figured that the money they are stealing is far better than the salary, so they'll be working for "free" now.
Oh Spain oh Spain, what traits have we inherited from you that Latin America is so FU$%ED UP!!!?
Require that the financial statement required be filed and current BEFORE THE LAWMAKERS CAN BE SEATED OFFICIALLY.
Maybe that would "hurry-up" the required filings since the lawmakers couldn't draw a paycheck before being seated.
Think hat would do the trick???
TexasBill