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Deutch Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Procedures Vote

Deutch Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Procedures Vote

Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22) issued this statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 660, "Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes":

"We have conducted this impeachment inquiry responsibly and methodically. We are following the House Rules, respecting historical precedent, and fulfilling our oath to support the Constitution. And we carry a full understanding of the grave responsibility we hold.

"With this vote, the House is proceeding toward a full and fair consideration of the evidence that will allow the American people to hear firsthand the mounting evidence against the President."

Trump Campaign Pays For Rally Attendees

Donald Trump was accused of breaking the law during his campaign by hiring paid actors to attend his rallies. Although the Federal Election Commission dismissed the charges, a lot of U.S. citizens haven’t. Read evidence that points to the fact that Trump really did hire actors to support him, and other interesting facts about the “tradition.”

Trump has been accused of using actors during his campaign since he announced he would run for president in June 2015. What’s worse is that he paid them a measly $50 apiece to come out and cheer, according to Business Insider. Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s campaign manager at the time, denied the charges and in an interview with Business Insider said, “… It’s just not true, unequivocally. The Donald Trump campaign and Donald Trump did not pay anybody to attend his announcement.”

The American Democracy Legal Fund filed a complaint in 2015 with the Federal Election Commission, saying that Trump should have disclosed the fact that he paid people. And because he didn’t, he was breaking the rules regarding reporting provisions.

The commission closed the case, saying that the Trump campaign admitted it paid $12,000 to Gotham Government Relations on October 8. Gotham hired Extra Mile — a full-service event and incentive marketing company — with that money so it could “provide administrative support at Trump’s announcement.”

The practice of hiring paid crowds — also known as “astroturfing” — is not new. The concept of there being popular support — or at least an illusion of it — at courts, theaters, games, funerals, and politics goes as far back as the Greeks and Romans. In fact, Nero paid a group to watch him sing — and applaud loudly, of course — in the theater.

It’s simple to arrange for a crowd at an event — Crowds on Demand, a company based in Los Angeles, can rent out a crowd for anything from a rally to a protest. Founded in 2012 by UCLA graduate Adam Swart, it’s one of the few of these types of companies. Crowds for Rent and Extra Mile Casting (the one Trump “inadvertently” hired) pretty much have the market to themselves.

Crowds on Demand can provide more than 1,000 people for an event, and its services don’t stop there. The company creates PR stunts like providing a 100-person flash mob for a corporate event and having fake paparazzi chase clients to generate some buzz.

Source Cheatsheet.com

Anthony “The Mooch” Scaramucci Talks Trade, Economics, Global Markets and Navigating an Era of Uncertainty

Join NAIOP South Florida for its third annual Signature Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 23 at 5 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale, located at 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Headlining the event this year is renowned hedge fund founder and Wall Street financier Anthony Scaramucci, commonly known as “The Mooch.”

Though best-known for his tenure as White House Communications Director and his outspoken position on the current administration, Scaramucci will focus his talk on thriving in today’s real estate industry through navigation of the broader business environment and strategic decision-making. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Scaramucci co-founded both the investment partnership Oscar Capital Management as well as the global investment firm SkyBridge Capital.

The wide-ranging, honest and often humorous talk is ideal for entrepreneurs, investors, commercial real estate professionals and business executives of all backgrounds and worldviews. Attendees will learn firsthand about the insights Scaramucci gained his years at the top of the global financial industry, how he applies those lessons to investing and entrepreneurship, and what’s next for one of the year’s most talked about public figures.

NAIOP South Florida is a non-partisan organization. The speakers of its annual Signature Speaker Series are chosen for their diverse backgrounds and worldviews, which provide valuable information, insight and actionable intelligence to members. Speakers selected to participate in NAIOP South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series are not endorsements of NAIOP or its event sponsors. Previous speakers include Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes and leading urbanist and author Richard Florida.

Sponsors of NAIOP South Florida’s Signature Speaker Series featuring Anthony Scaramucci include Grover Corlew, Iberia Bank, Marcus & Millichap, Risk Strategies, Avison Young, Bridge Development, Butters Realty & Management, Current Builders, GFA International and Legacy Bank of Florida.

Tickets for the Signature Speaker Series are $75 for NAIOP members and $125 for non-members. Seating is limited. Tickets are available at https://www.naiopsfl.org/Events. For more information, contact 954-990-5116 or naiop.info@naiopsfl.org.

About NAIOP South Florida

NAIOP South Florida is the largest chapter of NAIOP in the state. With more than 350 members representing constituents in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties, the chapter is the leading commercial real estate development organization in the region. NAIOP supports commercial real estate professionals with advocacy, education and business opportunities and connects its members through a powerful North American network. For more information, visit naiopsfl.org.

About NAIOP

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate. NAIOP comprises 19,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit naiop.org.