From the Daily News:
When [Joe Crowley] was first elected to Congress, labor unions were his biggest financial backers. They've been eclipsed by financial, insurance and real estate interests, records compiled by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics show.
By the 2008 election, half of Crowley's contributions came from those three industries.
"I think I've matured here both personally and in terms of my assignments," Crowley said. "Many people here in Washington view me as an important figure."
In October, as the House wrestled with financial regulatory reform, Crowley and several other members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Wall Street to meet with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs executives.
Crowley said the financial powerhouses are "important to New York."
"I don't think there's anything wrong with listening to people who will be affected by the legislation you're going to pass," he said.
Crowley also has received tens of thousands of campaign dollars from real estate investment trusts - companies that use investors' money to purchase and manage commercial real estate.
Since 2008, a political action committee of the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts has donated $33,500 for Crowley's campaign and leadership PAC.
His donors had reason to be pleased with him. In 2008, Crowley pushed legislation that let the trusts resell properties faster without tax penalties.
"Mr. Crowley was very much central to the cause on the House side," one industry observer said.
Then on Jan. 27, Crowley sponsored the Real Estate Revitalization Act of 2010 - a bill that would lower taxes on foreigners investing in real estate trusts.
Four days later, Crowley flew to L.A. to attend the Grammy awards, at one point posing with pop star Katy Perry.
While he was there, Peter Lowy, a top executive of the Westfield Group, an Australian-based developer whose lobbyists have pushed Crowley's bill, organized a Crowley fund-raiser at a restaurant called Toscanova.
Lowy and his wife also have contributed $18,800 to Crowley since February 2008.
A spokesman for Westfield said Lowy hosted the L.A. event as an individual. Crowley insisted it was "crazy" to think campaign money had any impact on his decision to sponsor the legislation.
He said he's gone against the real estate trusts, including raising taxes on profits for investment managers. "I have never, ever, ever sold my vote," he said.
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"I don't think there's anything wrong with listening to people who will be affected by the legislation you're going to pass," he (Crowley) said.
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Just as long as they're not your constituents! Right, Joe?
Anyone know where I can get a good pair of hip boots? It's getting pretty deep around here.
Joe Crowley: Bullcrap!
Claire Shulman: Cow Crap!
Don't forget who was targeted by that bovine beauty in her attempts to steal property at Wallets Point!
Flushing Willets Point Corona LDC
41-61 Kissena Blvd Suite B
Flushing, NY 11354
Claire Shulman
Flushing Willets Point Corona Local Development Corporation
41-61 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 670-1781
Anne Marie Boranian
Claire Shulman
Nicholas Roberts
Gertrude La Forgia
01/01/2008
12/31/2008
Target: NYC Executive and Legislative, NYC Council, Bob Lieber, Rob Goldrich, Madelyn Wills, Tom McKnight, Felix Ciampa, Seth Pinsky, Warren Kroeppel, Ralph Tragale, Betsy Gotbaum, John Liu, Hiram Monserrate, Helen Marshall, Joe Crowley, Gary Ackerman, Helena Williams, Gene Kelty, Chuck Apelian, Daniel Garodnick, Quinn Christine, Melinda Katz, Anthony Weiner, John Young, David Weprin, Anthony Como, Leroy Comrie, Tom White
Subject: Local Law
Compensation Reimbursement
P1 $7,222.00 $0.00
P2
$7,222.00
$0.00
P3
$5,416.75
$0.00
P4
$4,333.40
$0.00
P5
$13,333.33
$0.00
P6
$4,333.20
$0.00
Total
$41,860.68
$0.00
If you believe that statement, then I have a bridge to sell you.
YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME COPPER!!
YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME COPPER!!
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I don't care what metal you are! We'll teach you not to steel. It'll be zinc or swim. Better let the adults iron this out! Gotta go. Hi Ho Silver!
In October, as the House wrestled with financial regulatory reform, Crowley and several other members of the New Democrat Coalition traveled to Wall Street to meet with JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs executives.
Well Congressman Crowley travels to Wall St to meet with the fat cat money men, but he represents Elmhust, Middle Village, Woodside and parts of the Bronx - when has he come to visit the homeowner, the taxpayers, small business owners. When is he ever going to reopen the Hospitals that have closed on his watch, streets repaired for potholes - who elected him - his constituents do not live on Wall Street, Washington (Mr. Big, huh) and Hollywood - imagine Rep Crowley at the Grammys with Snoop Dog!
Joe aka Mr Big goes Hollywood on us! Rep Crowley only visits us if he is changing planes at LGA to go to the lefty coast.
So folks - you know the game plan, oust this blood sucking POL at the Polls! Your in control!
He es our frien
Honest? Joe does not represent his constituents, nor does he even live in the same neighborhoods as they do. He's a resident of Virginia and could not care less about the people he is supposed to serve. Please remember in November to dump this piece of garbage. He's starting to stink.
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