Hookergate

My Congressman writes a letter:

May 8, 2006
The Honorable Richard Skinner
Inspector General
Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C.

Dear Inspector General Skinner:

On April 29, 2006, the Washington Post reported that Shirlington Limousine and Transportation, Inc., a Washington area limousine service that had been linked to the on-going corruption scandal of former Rep. Randy Cunningham, had been awarded a $21 million contract for limousine services by the Department of Homeland Security.

While recent reports indicate that the current controversy involving Shirlington Limousine revolves around the company's alleged complicity in securing prostitution services for public officials, we are not interested in such accusations.

However, we are concerned about revelations that this company, despite its unsatisfactory past performance and its apparent lack of resources was able to obtain a $21 million contract with the Department. Therefore, we are writing to request that you investigate this company and its contracts with the Department and obtain the answers to the following questions:

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Sincerely,

Bennie G. Thompson
Ranking Member
Committee on Homeland Security

Bill Pascrell
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology