Wednesday, December 8, 2010

LEAGALIZED LOAN SHARK QC HOLDINGS HAS BEEN GREASING THE SKIDS IN CONGRESS WITH CASH EXTRACTED PAINFULLY FROM THE WORKING POOR

QC Holdings spent a lot of money in Campaign 2010. They spread their blood money among both political parties. Democratic Members of Congress should immediately return this tainted cash. QC Holdings owns and operated the legalized loan sharking businesses that cash pay day loans. They charge exorbitant interest rates. An excellent perspective of legalized loan sharking and role We The People are now playing in the Poverty Industry in these post-bailout times was written by Don McNay and published on the Huffington Post. You should give it a good read, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/don-mcnay/wall-street-and-legalized_b_669787.html.


Who Got The Money Painfully Extracted from the Working Poor?

The Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org lists the following persons as getting sizeable contributions from QC Holdings.

1. Representative Alcee L. Hastings [D-FL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. Hastings serves on the Rules Committee and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

2. Representative Baron Hill [D-IN] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. Hill serves on the Joint Economic Committee, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Science and Technology.

3. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] took $6,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. Wasserman Schultz serves on the Committee on Appropriations and the Joint Committee on the Library.

4. Representative Travis W Childers [D-MS] took $3,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the House Committees for Agriculture and Financial Services.

5. Representative Lynn Jenkins [R-KS], this is the person who fails to represent my district. Jenkins took $17,500 from QC Holdings. $12,500 from individuals associated with QC Holdings and $5,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on the House Financial Services Committee and its Subcommittees on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises and Housing and Community Opportunity.

6. Representative-elect Tim Huelskamp [R-KS] took $4,500 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC.

7. Representative Carolyn B Maloney [D-NY] took $4,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on the House's Joint Economic Committee, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the following Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Oversight and Government Reform), National Security and Foreign Affairs (Oversight and Government Reform).

8. Representative Walt Minnick [D-ID] took $4,000 from the QC Holdings PAC. He serves on the House Committees on Agriculture and Financial Services and these Subcommittees: Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture (Agriculture), Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry (Agriculture).

9. Representative Heath Shuler [D-NC] took $6,000 from the QC Holdings PAC. Shuler serves on the House Committees for Small Business and Transportation and Infrastructure and the Subcommittees on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, (Transportation and Infrastructure), Highways and Transit (Transportation and Infrastructure), Investigations and Oversight (Small Business), Rural Development, Entrepreneurship and Trade (Small Business).

10. Representative John Salazar [D-CO] took $4,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the Committee on Appropriations and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.

11. Representative Edolphus Towns [D-NY] took $4,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

12. Representative Mike Ross [D-AR]took $3,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the following House Committees: the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. He serves on these Subcommittees: Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (Foreign Affairs), Energy and Environment (Energy and Commerce), Health (Energy and Commerce), Oversight and Investigations (Energy and Commerce), The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs).

13. James A Barnett [R-KS] lost the primary contest to Tim Huelskamp, he took $3,000 from the QC Holdings PAC.

14. Representative Jim Matheson [D-UT] took $2,500 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Science and Technology. He serves on these Subcommittees: Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection (Energy and Commerce), Energy and Environment (Science and Technology), Energy and Environment (Energy and Commerce), Health (Energy and Commerce).

15. Representative William L Clay Jr [D-MO] took $2,400 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the House Committees for Financial Services, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and these Subcommittees: Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (Financial Services), Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia (Oversight and Government Reform), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Housing and Community Opportunity (Financial Services), Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Oversight and Government Reform).

16. Republican David Lloyd Thomas, who lost to Republican Representative-elect Trey Gowdy in the race for South Carolina's 4th District.

17. Representative Spencer Bachus [R-AL] took $2,000 took $2,400 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee.

18. Representative Lincoln Davis [D-TN] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these House Committees: the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on the Judiciary. He serves on these Subcommittees: Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Judiciary), Europe (Foreign Affairs), International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight (Foreign Affairs), The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs).

19. Representative Ted Deutch [D-FL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the House Committees for Foreign Affairs and the Judiciary. He serves on the Subcommittees for Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (Judiciary), Europe (Foreign Affairs), International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight (Foreign Affairs), and The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs).

20. Representative Brad Sherman [D-CA] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these House Committees: the Committee on Financial Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs. He serves on these Subcommittees: •Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (Foreign Affairs), Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade (Foreign Affairs), and The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs).

21. Representative Bill Foster, [D-IL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the House Committees on Financial Services and Oversight and Government Reform. He serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Domestic Policy (Oversight and Government Reform), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), and National Security and Foreign Affairs (Oversight and Government Reform).

22. Representative Pete Sessions [R-TX] $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He Serves on the House Rules Committee and the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House (Rules).

23. Representative Scott Garrett [R-NJ] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He Serves on the Committees on the Budget and Financial Services. He is on theses Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services).

24. Representative Mark Schauer [D-MI] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the Committees for Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure. His Subcommittee assignments are: Aviation (Transportation and Infrastructure), Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Highways and Transit (Transportation and Infrastructure), and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Transportation and Infrastructure).

25. Representative Deborah Halvorson [D-IL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Small Business, and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. She serves on these Subcommittees: Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Contracting and Technology (Small Business), Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Veteran's Affairs), Finance and Tax (Small Business), General Farm Commodities and Risk Management (Agriculture), and •Health (Veteran's Affairs).

26. Representative Ed Royce [R-CA] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Committees: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. His Subcommittees assignments are: Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (Foreign Affairs), Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), International Monetary Policy and Trade (Financial Services), Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade (Foreign Affairs), and The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs).

27. Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin [D-SD] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: Agriculture, Natural Resources, the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, and Veterans' Affairs. She is on these Subcommittees: Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Economic Opportunity (Veteran's Affairs), General Farm Commodities and Risk Management (Agriculture), and National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Natural Resources).

28. Representative Peter Roskam [R-IL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on the Committee on Ways and Means. He is on these Subcommittees: Income Security and Family Support (Ways and Means), Oversight (Ways and Means), and the Select Revenue Measures (Ways and Means).

29. Representative Paul E Kanjorski [D-PA] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Financial Services and Oversight and Government Reform. He serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Government Management, Organization, and Procurement (Oversight and Government Reform), and Housing and Community Opportunity (Financial Services).

30. Representative Gary Peters [D-MI] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Financial Services and Science and Technology. He serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), International Monetary Policy and Trade (Financial Services), and Technology and Innovation (Science and Technology).

31. Representative Suzanne Kosmas [D-FL] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: Financial Services and Science and Technology. She serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (Financial Services), and Space and Aeronautics (Science and Technology).

32. Representative Patrick J Murphy [D-PA] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Committee on Appropriations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He serves on these Subcommittees: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Appropriations), Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies (Appropriations), Intelligence Community Management (HIG), Legislative Branch (Appropriations), Oversight and Investigations (HIG), and Technical and Tactical Intelligence (HIG).

33. Representative Frank M Kratovil Jr [D-MD] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Agriculture, Armed Services, and Natural Resources. He serves on these Subcommittees: Air and Land Forces (Armed Services), Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (Agriculture), Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife (Natural Resources), Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry (Agriculture), and Readiness (Armed Services).

34. Representative Gregory W Meeks [D-NY] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. He serves on these Subcommittees: Africa and Global Health (Foreign Affairs), Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment (Foreign Affairs), Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), International Monetary Policy and Trade (Financial Services), and The Western Hemisphere (Foreign Affairs).

35. Representative Patrick McHenry [R-NC] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Budget, Financial Services, and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He serves on these Subcommittees: Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), •Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Oversight and Government Reform), National Security and Foreign Affairs (Oversight and Government Reform), and Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services).

36. Star Parker [R-CA] took $2,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She ran unsuccessfully against Democratic Representative Laura Richardson in the California 37th District race.

37. Representative Rob Wittman [R-VA] took $1,000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Armed Services and Natural Resources. He serves on these Subcommittees: Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife (Natural Resources), National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Natural Resources), Oversight and Investigations (Armed Services) Readiness (Armed Services), and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces (Armed Services).

38. Gilbert Cedillo [D-CA] took $1,500 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He lost in the primary to Democratic Representative Judy Chu from California's 32nd District.

39. Representative Yvette Clarke [D-NY] took $1,500 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: Education and Labor, Homeland Security, and Small Business. She serves on these Subcommittees: Contracting and Technology (Small Business), Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology (HHM), Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (Education and Labor), Healthy Families and Communities (Education and Labor), Intelligence, Information Sharing, and Terrorism Risk Assessment (HHM), Rural Development, and Entrepreneurship and Trade (Small Business).

40. Representative Jackie Speier took $1000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. She serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services). Government Management, Organization, and Procurement (Oversight and Government Reform), Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services).

41. Representative Jean Schmidt [R-OH] took $1000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. She serves on these Committees: Agriculture and Transportation and Infrastructure. She serves on these Subcommittees: Aviation (Transportation and Infrastructure), Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research (Agriculture), Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition, and Forestry (Agriculture), Highways and Transit (Transportation and Infrastructure), Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (Agriculture), and Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (Transportation and Infrastructure).

42. Representative Ron Klein [D-FL] took $1000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Financial Services and Foreign Affairs. He serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services), Oversight and Investigations (Financial Services), Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade (Foreign Affairs), The Middle East and South Asia (Foreign Affairs), and The Western Hemisphere (Foreign Affairs).

43. Representative Dennis Cardoza [D-CA] took $1000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Agriculture and Rules. He serves on these Subcommittees: Horticulture and Organic Agriculture (Agriculture), Legislative and Budget Process (Rules), and Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry (Agriculture).

44. Representative Danny Davis [D-IL] took $1000 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Oversight and Government Reform and Ways and Means. He serves on these Subcommittees: Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia (Oversight and Government Reform), Income Security and Family Support (Ways and Means), Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Oversight and Government Reform), and Oversight (Ways and Means).

45. Representative Kevin McCarthy [R-CA] took $500 from the QC Holdings Inc., PAC. He serves on these Committees: Office of the Chief Deputy Republican Whip, Financial Services, House Administration, and the Joint Committee on Printing. He serves on these Subcommittees: Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises (Financial Services), Elections (HHA), and Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit (Financial Services).

46. Last but not least is Republican Representative-elect Kevin Yoder [R-KS] who took $10,000 from the QC Holdings PAC.

No Democrat should accept money from a predatory lender. Democrats support the working poor and cannot be seen to be taking money from those whose businesses leach vitality from the remnants of America's Middle Class.

Data was supplied by the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org at http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cycle=2010&cmte=C00411769

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