Rep. Marsha Blackburn calls on Obama regime to fully explain Gibson Guitar raid
Rep. Marsha Blackburn calls on Obama regime to fully explain Gibson Guitar raid
Rep. Marsha Blackburn is calling on the Obama administration to fully explain the 2011 raids on the Gibson Guitar Corp. Good luck with that Rep. Blackburn. You'll either be ignored by the Obama regime or get told 'we don't know anything.'
"The recent scandals surrounding this administration raise a number of questions about who they choose to target and why," Blackburn said. "The arrogance and lack of transparency displayed by this President and his cabinet officials in events such as the raids on Gibson Guitar and the IRS targeting of conservative groups show a complete disregard for the rule of law."
In 2011, federal agents raided Gibson's facilities in Nashville and Memphis in response to the company's alleged use of wood that is illegal to obtain in India. The company was charged under the Lacey Act, which made the transportation and sale of plants and wildlife that were illegally obtained overseas a crime. Gibson's facilities were also raided in 2009 under suspicion of illegal wood from Madagascar.
Last week Investor's Business Daily highlighted the fact that Gibson CEO Henry Juszkiewicz has contributed to Republican politicians, including Blackburn. It further noted that the CEO of C.F. Martin & Co — one of Gibson's competitors, which has used the same type of Indian wood with impunity — is a long-time Democratic donor.
"It is clear that this administration made a choice to use excessive regulatory methods to intimidate conservative groups and individuals who disagree with their political ideology," Blackburn said. "Not only is this wrong, but it is illegal. No one should have to live in fear of their government."
"Not only is this wrong, but it is illegal. No one should have to live in fear of their government."
May 29, 2013 · Filed Under Barack HUSSEIN Obama, Corruption
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn calls on Obama regime to fully explain Gibson Guitar raid
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