Nov 29, 2009

FBI Serves Warrant for CAIR Documents


If you have been following our efforts to combat the Islamist group called CAIR, you will enjoy this next article. In a nutshell, here is the story behind the story: CAIR is a Hamas front group operating as the propaganda wing of the Muslim Brotherhood crime syndicate in the United States and has been since the early 1990's. Roughly 9 of the early founders or higher ups at CAIR are either in prison, deported or have fled the country to avoid prosecution. Of those left behind, they preside over an organization that masks itself as a mainstream Muslim civil rights organization.


Unlike true mainstream Muslim groups, however, CAIR has documented ties to the terrorist group called HAMAS, and in fact, was named as an un-indicted co-conspirator to the terrorist group that was convicted in 2008 of 108 counts of laundering money to HAMAS. After that trial, the FBI officially severed all ties to CAIR, an action which led Democrat Senator Charles Shumer and others to call for a government wide ban on CAIR.


Ok, this same CAIR hired an intern, who was then ordered to shred papers that were related to an ongoing criminal investigation. Knowing that what he was asked to do was criminal, the intern keeps the documents instead of shredding them. He turns them over to investigative author, Paul Sperry, who in turn writes the book Muslim Mafia. The book is a bombshell, exposing publicly the actions of CAIR and their documented ties to terrorist organizations, using the documents the intern provided. Immediately upon the book hitting the shelves, CAIR sues one of the two authors of the book, for theft. Note, CAIR does not sue the author(s) or the publisher for defamation of character, slander, or anything denying the truth of what was published. They accept that fact. They just want the papers back. Well a federal district court judge gave CAIR a legal victory when it ruled that the papers must be returned. Too bad the Muslim Mafia book had already sold out its first printing, and gone on to a second print run.


But get this, right before the original papers could be returned to CAIR, the FBI steps in a serves a warrant on the papers. Seems they want to take a look see at what CAIR was doing internally to help terrorists. This is the same CAIR that Sue Myrick and others warned members of Congress about some time ago. Here is the latest article posted this weekend by the same WND that published the book:


Why did the FBI scoop up the CAIR records?
By Jerry Gordon 11/25/09 09:21 PM EDT 0 Comments
World Net Daily has a tantalizing report on the plaintiffs in the CAIR suit against Muslim Mafia co-author David Gaubatz and his son Chris. The FBI served a warrant on the Washington, DC law firm of Cozen O’Connor defending the Gaubatz father and son seeking possession of thousands of pages and videos, just as the law firm was packing up the records obtained in the CAIR investigation by the Gaubatzes.
Note what WND says in their report, “FBI swoops in to halt return of 'Muslim Mafia' documents,”
About this development:
The FBI agents entered the capital law offices of Cozen O'Connor tonight and issued a warrant for thousands of pages of documents as well as audio and video recordings gathered by P. David Gaubatz and his son Chris in a daring and lengthy undercover penetration of CAIR in which the younger Gaubatz served as an unpaid intern for the group that was labeled an unindicted terrorist co-conspirator in last year's Holy Land Foundation trial.
CAIR claimed in a lawsuit that Gaubatz removed its papers and made recordings of employees "without any consent or authorization and in violation of his contractual fiduciary and other legal obligations." A federal judge in Washington issued a restraining order Nov. 3 barring the Gaubatzes from further use or publication of the material – 12,000 pages of documents along with audio and video recordings – and demanding that they return it to the Muslim group's lawyers.
However, last night the FBI stepped in with a warrant, suggesting the agency wants to see the papers and examine the recordings as part of its interest in CAIR and its Hamas terrorist links, including those involving its founding chairman and acting executive director.
In fact, adds Farah, "I would say the nature of this warrant and the way it was served strongly suggests the FBI doesn't want these documents returned to CAIR – where they were destined to be destroyed in the first place. We have always believed, as the Gaubatzes did, that there is valuable evidence here vital to the nation's security."
The FBI's grand-jury subpoena is intended to preserve the status quo and not intended to require the Gaubatzes' legal counsel to turn over the documents immediately – or before notifying Judge Kollar-Kotelly.
CAIR contends the documents were stolen. David Gaubatz insists the research described in his book, including securing the documents, "was conducted professionally and legally" in cooperation with law enforcement officials. Much of the relevant material is already in the hands of the FBI, he said.
The Gaubatzes are being represented by high-profile First Amendment specialist Martin Garbus, most famous for representing Daniel Ellsberg in the Pentagon Papers case. Garbus is teamed with Bernard Grimm of Cozen O'Connor in Washington and Daniel Horowitz in the San Francisco Bay area. Horowitz, a frequent TV legal analyst, represented talk-radio host Michael Savage in his lawsuit against CAIR. Grimm also is a regular commentator on the Fox News Channel, CNN and Court TV.
We can speculate several reasons that the FBI might obtain this want for seizure of the CAIR investigation. Among the more plausible scenarios based on the evidence presented by Gaubatz in both Muslim Mafia and articles in the NER-see here and here.
Protection of any untoward disclosures concerning programs that local and national FBI units have been involved in with CAIR-sponsored diversity training;
To determine if there was any evidence about CAIR, a Muslim Brotherhood front, infiltrating federal and local government counter terrorism and homeland security programs;
To identify foreign sources funding CAIR national and regional offices in violation of foreign agency registration requirements;
Investigation of allegations about abuse of Internal Revenue guidelines barring 501 c3 tax exempt organizations from lobbying that typically requires a separate filing under section 501 c4; and,
Investigation of possible criminal fraud allegations raised by Gaubatz and Sperry in Muslim Mafia, about CAIR leaders and staff that might provide a basis for a RICO suit on corruption charges.
You may recall that in the wake of the convictions in the Dallas Federal Holy Land Foundation trial, that the FBI back peddled so fast it made you head spin. The national office sent out advisories to local and regional offices to distance them from CAIR. The WorldNetDaily article notes:
The FBI cut off ties to CAIR in January after the group was named an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation case in Texas, the largest terrorism-finance case in U.S. history. Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer of New York and other senators have called for a government-wide ban on CAIR.
So, CAIR’s counsel and the federal judge who ordered return of the documents obtained by the Gaubatz, father and son have been headed off at the legal pass by the FBI. Let us see what develops.

Nov 28, 2009

Upcoming Speaking Engagement


I will be the guest speaker at the North Mecklenburg Republican Women's Club meeting, December 8th at 6:00 pm at Northstone Country Club in Huntersville. My topic is terrorism and homeland security. Hope to see you there.

Nov 23, 2009

Job Leads in Washington, DC

Lastest Job Openings in Republican offices on Capitol Hill:


November 16, 2009
Spring Interns - Congressman Ted Poe’s office is seeking unpaid interns for the Spring 2010 semester. Main responsibilities include answering phones, drafting letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed and giving tours of the Capitol. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, a team-player, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking to gain academic credit. Candidates interested in gaining experience with the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees are encouraged to apply. Texas ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Johnna Carlson at johnna.carlson@mail.house.gov.

Internships - The Office of Congresswoman Kay Granger is looking for bright, motivated, and responsible students who are interested in gaining experience in legislative affairs to apply for spring and summer internships in our Washington, DC office. The internships provide students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a Representative’s office and to acquire a fuller understanding of the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. Students pursuing all courses of study will be considered. No minimum GPA is required, however good communication, analytical skills, and academic excellence will reflect favorably on the candidate. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior. Although this position is unpaid, we will work with the student to fulfill requirements for school credit programs. Intern Duties include: *Conduct tours of the Capitol, *Attend committee hearings and write briefs, *Perform constituent services, *Assist with federal inquiries, *Assist staff with projects, *Complete intern assignments as requested. Please email the following information to whitney.marion@mail.house.gov : application (to download, visit http://kaygranger.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=75&sectiontree=75), resume, copy of latest transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Application Deadlines: November 20, 2009 for Spring 2010 internships. Please Note: This is a House of Representative office, not a campaign office.

November 12, 2009
Scheduler - Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Scheduler. Scheduler responsibilities include processing all Washington scheduling requests, coordinating Member and staff travel to and from the district and working with the Chief of Staff and Member to make sure the daily schedule is both efficient and effective. Ideal candidate must have exceptional organizational and communication skills and be willing and able to adapt to get the job done in a stressful environment. A mastery of Microsoft Outlook is a must. Hill or other scheduling experience is a major plus and Kansas ties are preferred but not required. Starting pay commensurate with experience. Please send resume and cover letter to ks02jobs@gmail.com. Please reference the scheduler opening in subject line.
November 9, 2009
Legislative Correspondent - Rep. John Kline (R-MN-02) seeks a Legislative Correspondent (LC) for his Washington office. Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, excellent writing, and organization skills. The ideal applicant will have Hill experience, knowledge of IQ, significant writing experience, and be able to handle a large volume of mail. Minnesota/Midwest ties are preferred, but not required. Interested applicants should email resume, cover letter and writing sample to MN02jobs@mail.house.gov. No phone calls, faxes or drop-offs please.

Interns - The office of Congressman Buck McKeon (CA 25), Ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, is seeking unpaid Interns to fill positions for Spring 2010 (January – April). Main responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, drafting constituent correspondence letters, researching legislative issues, attending meetings/hearings as needed and giving tours of the Capitol. There will also be opportunities to attend receptions and seminars that interest you. Candidates should be self motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, and computer-literate. This is a great opportunity for college students seeking academic credit. Applicants must be able to make a minimum commitment of four days a week. California ties a plus. Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Mimma Faudale at mimma.faudale@mail.house.gov

November 5, 2009
Spring Internships - Congressman Erik Paulsen’s office is currently accepting applications for unpaid internships in the District office in Eden Prairie, MN and in Washington, D.C. for the spring semester. A Congressional internship offers applicants an exciting opportunity to support staff while learning about the daily operations of the Legislative branch. Interns will assist the staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Congressman Paulsen’s Internship Program is designed primarily for the educational benefit of the participant. Interns working in the District Office have the opportunity to contribute to the office’s interaction with the surrounding community through constituent services, local events, and community meetings. Interns in the Washington, D.C. Office will gain insight into the federal government and the legislative process by working closely with staff and attending hearings and briefings. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. This internship is unpaid. College credit, if applicable, will be provided.Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Krysta Carlson at Krysta.Carlson1@mail.house.gov.

November 2, 2009
Legislative Director - Congressman Doc Hastings seeks a Legislative Director to implement legislative agenda, manage legislative staff, oversee constituent correspondence system, and follow floor proceedings. Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, sound judgment and superb writing skills are required. Legislative experience on Capitol Hill is required. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to resumesWA04@mail.house.gov

Unpaid Spring Interns - Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking unpaid spring interns with conservative values, who are available to start in January or early February. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, punctual, and have excellent communication skills. Wisconsin ties are preferred. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Joseph Zapf at joseph.zapf@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

October 29, 2009
Website Manager/Legislative/Communications Assistant:- Florida Republican is seeking an experienced website manager with strong background in new media and managing email lists and databases. This is a unique position that also includes some legislative/press duties. This is the perfect position for someone who is tech savvy, who would like the opportunity to do more substantive legislative/press work, including committee responsibilities. Previous Hill experience of at least two years managing websites, overseeing e newsletters, teletown halls and new media a must. Send resume to Legassistant2009@gmail.com.

Paid Internship – Congressman Henry Brown (SC-01) seeks interns in his Washington, DC office. Duties include conducting Capitol tours, assisting with constituent calls and requests, sorting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislative issues, drafting letters and assisting staff with various office duties. Successful candidates will be motivated, hard working, and able to work as part of a team. South Carolina ties are strongly preferred. College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately and continue through the Spring. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Amber Ford at scdcintern@gmail.com with “Internship” in the subject line.
Spring Internship - The office of Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) is currently seeking unpaid interns for spring internships beginning early January. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to mack.internship@gmail.com

Spring Interns - The office of Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX-22) is seeking interns for the Spring of 2010. Duties include answering phones, sorting correspondence, giving Capitol tours to constituents, assisting the Staff Assistant with other basic front office duties, and any other duties as requested by staff members. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and have a “no task is too big or too small attitude”. This internship is unpaid. Qualified applicants should send a completed application, cover letter, and resume to the Intern Coordinator at Ademide@mail.house.gov. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2009. To request an application, e-mail Ademide Adedokun at Ademide@mail.house.gov.

Nov 8, 2009

New Job Leads on the Hill

Here are the latest job openings in Republican offices on the Hill. Good luck.


November 5, 2009
Spring Internships - Congressman Erik Paulsen’s office is currently accepting applications for unpaid internships in the District office in Eden Prairie, MN and in Washington, D.C. for the spring semester. A Congressional internship offers applicants an exciting opportunity to support staff while learning about the daily operations of the Legislative branch. Interns will assist the staff with constituent services, communications, administrative tasks, and legislative research. Congressman Paulsen’s Internship Program is designed primarily for the educational benefit of the participant. Interns working in the District Office have the opportunity to contribute to the office’s interaction with the surrounding community through constituent services, local events, and community meetings. Interns in the Washington, D.C. Office will gain insight into the federal government and the legislative process by working closely with staff and attending hearings and briefings. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. This internship is unpaid. College credit, if applicable, will be provided.Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Krysta Carlson at Krysta.Carlson1@mail.house.gov.

November 2, 2009
Legislative Director - Congressman Doc Hastings seeks a Legislative Director to implement legislative agenda, manage legislative staff, oversee constituent correspondence system, and follow floor proceedings. Demonstrated knowledge of the legislative process, sound judgment and superb writing skills are required. Legislative experience on Capitol Hill is required. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to resumesWA04@mail.house.gov

Unpaid Spring Interns - Congressman James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) is currently seeking unpaid spring interns with conservative values, who are available to start in January or early February. Interns will be responsible for maintaining general front office duties including answering phones, conducting and scheduling tours, logging and writing office correspondence, and a variety of other administrative tasks. Applicants should be detail oriented, punctual, and have excellent communication skills. Wisconsin ties are preferred. Interested candidates should direct their cover letter and resume to Joseph Zapf at joseph.zapf@mail.house.gov. No phone calls please.

October 29, 2009
Website Manager/Legislative/Communications Assistant:- Florida Republican is seeking an experienced website manager with strong background in new media and managing email lists and databases. This is a unique position that also includes some legislative/press duties. This is the perfect position for someone who is tech savvy, who would like the opportunity to do more substantive legislative/press work, including committee responsibilities. Previous Hill experience of at least two years managing websites, overseeing e newsletters, teletown halls and new media a must. Send resume to Legassistant2009@gmail.com.

Paid Internship – Congressman Henry Brown (SC-01) seeks interns in his Washington, DC office. Duties include conducting Capitol tours, assisting with constituent calls and requests, sorting correspondence, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislative issues, drafting letters and assisting staff with various office duties. Successful candidates will be motivated, hard working, and able to work as part of a team. South Carolina ties are strongly preferred. College students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be able to start immediately and continue through the Spring. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Amber Ford at scdcintern@gmail.com with “Internship” in the subject line.
Spring Internship - The office of Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) is currently seeking unpaid interns for spring internships beginning early January. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail, and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to mack.internship@gmail.com

Spring Interns - The office of Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX-22) is seeking interns for the Spring of 2010. Duties include answering phones, sorting correspondence, giving Capitol tours to constituents, assisting the Staff Assistant with other basic front office duties, and any other duties as requested by staff members. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and have a “no task is too big or too small attitude”. This internship is unpaid. Qualified applicants should send a completed application, cover letter, and resume to the Intern Coordinator at Ademide@mail.house.gov. The deadline for submission is November 30, 2009. To request an application, e-mail Ademide Adedokun at Ademide@mail.house.gov.

October 22, 2009
Legislative Correspondent – Legislative correspondent (LC) position is available in a conservative office. The LC will be responsible for organizing, researching, drafting, processing, and responding to constituent correspondences and assisting with other projects. The qualified individual should be organized and highly motivated with exceptional writing skills, strong research abilities, attention to detail, and experience with Internet Quorum. Interested applicants should email a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (preferably an example of a constituent letter) with “LC” in the subject line to lcjobs2010@gmail.com. Only conservative individuals with ties to the Carolinas should apply. Resumes will be accepted until December 1.

Full-time Unpaid Internship - The office of Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-09) is currently seeking full-time interns for the fall semester of 2009. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Capitol, answering the telephones, organizing and inputting mail & faxes, drafting letters and aiding legislative staff on special projects. Interns are also given the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings to enhance their experience on Capitol Hill. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and detail oriented conservatives with strong multitasking abilities. Florida ties are preferred but not required. Please send resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to Tim.Tracy@mail.house.gov.

Spring Internship - The office of Congressman Tom McClintock (R-CA-04) is seeking conservative interns to begin in January 2010 and continue until May 2010 in the Washington, DC office. Position responsibilities include answering phones, sorting and drafting correspondence, giving Capitol tours, researching legislation, data entry, and any other duties as requested by staff members. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be highly organized and motivated, and possess a positive attitude. This internship is unpaid. College credit, if applicable, will be provided. Qualified applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Kimberly Unitt-Zupkus at kim.unitt-zupkus@mail.house.gov with “Spring Internship” in the subject line.

Full-Time Unpaid Interns - The office of Congressman Bill Posey is looking for a full-time unpaid interns for the fall and spring semesters. Interns will be responsible for assisting with general office duties (answering phones, sorting mail and faxes), and assisting legislative staff with research and writing. Performing constituent services (guiding Capitol tours and legislative correspondence) will also be an integral part of each internship. There are also opportunities to attend hearings and briefings on behalf of the office. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings, and other Congressional proceedings that might be of interest to them. Additional duties are available and will be assigned according to an intern’s interest and ability. Must be highly motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and will have the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline. Send resume and cover letter to Erin Houg at erin.houg@yahoo.com with "Fall or Spring Internship" in the subject line. Please specify which season you are looking to intern during. No phone calls or faxes please.

October 15, 2009
Unpaid DC Internship - Senate Republican Conference seeks undergraduate students or recent graduates for January-May 2010 to assist professional staff. Responsibilities include conducting research, assisting with press events, and strategically thinking with staff members regarding different governmental issues. Candidates should possess strong writing and research skills. Prior political experience is preferred; Spanish fluency a plus. Only full-time internships are available. You can learn more about the SRC by going to src.senate.gov or republican.senate.gov. Visit alexander.senate.gov to learn more about Senator Alexander who chairs the conference. Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample no more than 3 pages to resumes@src.senate.gov . Deadline for applications is October 30th, 2009.

Unpaid Interns - Republican Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) is seeking unpaid interns for the Fall of 2009. Candidates should have an interest in public policy. Interns will have the opportunity to attend committee hearings and briefings for staff members, assist in the constituent correspondence process, as well as assist with other constituent services. Responsibilities include: taking phone calls, processing constituent mail, and performing other general office duties. Applicants should be interested in the legislative process, enthusiastic, reliable, and hard-working. Full or part time internships with flexible schedules are available. Candidates who reside in Virginia’s First Congressional District are preferred. Interested candidates should fax their resume and cover letter to (202) 225-4382 or email gordon.neal@mail.house.gov .