Congressional Candidate Phil Liberatore Responds as Gary Miller Corruption Charges Hit Newspapers

WHITTIER, Calif., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to fresh allegations of financial improprieties against incumbent GOP Congressman Gary Miller that appeared in today's Whittier Daily News and San Jose Mercury News, his challenger in the GOP primary, Phil Liberatore, expressed sadness at the latest in a barrage of ethics charges and investigations that have dogged Miller during his decade long tenure in Congress.

"I'm deeply saddened and disappointed to hear today's news about Gary," responded Liberatore. "I wish I could also say that I was surprised but I'm not. It's part of a recurring pattern and one of the reasons that I decided to run in the first place. Today I've written the House Ethics committee and asked them to investigate this matter and I am urging Gary to step aside and allow his colleagues in the House and federal and state authorities to investigate these charges. I'm also urging Gary to pledge that he will not sell the property in question to the city for ten years to prove that this wasn't a scheme to enrich himself."

The latest corruption allegations center around Miller's receipt of nearly $21,000 in campaign contributions from Jeff Burum, described in the article as being under investigation by state investigators for bribery and intimidation. In return Miller is alleged to have steered $5.9 worth of earmarks to two non-profit organizations founded by Burum.

"Serving in Congress is for the purpose of serving the people not enriching those who go to serve," Liberatore responded upon hearing the latest charges. "It's been reported in the press that Gary has enriched himself by $20 million since he's gone to Congress. I've worked hard and lived the American dream for the last 20 years. I'm going to serve the people, not to enrich myself at their expense."

Liberatore is running against incumbent congressman Gary Miller, whom Liberatore says has lost touch with conservative values.  The 42nd district, which stretches from Whittier in Los Angeles County to Mission Viejo in Orange County and includes parts of San Bernardino County, is one of the most conservative districts in California with a track record of electing conservative candidates. Liberatore has his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and his MBA in Finance from the University of Southern California.  

The entire article can be seen at: http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_15027426

For more information or to interview Mr. Liberatore please contact the campaign at: [email protected]

For more information on Phil Liberatore please go to: Http://www.liberatoreforcongress.com

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