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NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 05:42 PM Aug 2016

Top Clinton State Department aide helped Clinton Foundation

Source: CNN

A top aide to Hillary Clinton at the State Department traveled to New York to interview job candidates for a top job at the Clinton Foundation, a CNN investigation has found.

The fact that the aide, Cheryl Mills, was taking part in such a high level task for the Clinton foundation while also working as chief of staff for the secretary of state raises new questions about the blurred lines that have dogged the Clintons in recent years.

On June 19, 2012, Mills, then the chief of staff for Clinton at the State Department, boarded a New York City-bound Amtrak train in Washington's Union station.

The next morning, at the offices of a New York based executive search firm, Mills would interview two high-level business executives. Her mission was to help the Clinton Foundation find a new leader, a source told CNN.

Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/11/politics/hillary-clinton-cgi-cheryl-mills/index.html

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Top Clinton State Department aide helped Clinton Foundation (Original Post) NWCorona Aug 2016 OP
? Agschmid Aug 2016 #1
And this breaking new how? liberal N proud Aug 2016 #2
If you could supply a 3 day old link I'll gladly self delete. NWCorona Aug 2016 #4
and so? n/t chillfactor Aug 2016 #3
Did you read the link? NWCorona Aug 2016 #5
There was no conflict of interest. It was volunteer work that Ms. Mills engaged in. Cheryl Mills still_one Aug 2016 #6
That statement doesn't absolve Mills. It only says that if something was done wrong NWCorona Aug 2016 #7
There was nothing done wrong or improperly. This is good ole Chuck Grassley, you know the one still_one Aug 2016 #9
You're always first in line with these stories, aren't you? randome Aug 2016 #8
Actually I'm quite reserved these days. The primary is over and am following Bernie's lead NWCorona Aug 2016 #11
Thanks For Sharing ..... Grassy Knoll Aug 2016 #10
Your welcome! NWCorona Aug 2016 #12
Well this one took more than 2 clicks MyNameGoesHere Aug 2016 #13
What did you find? n/t Control-Z Aug 2016 #14
It's all there if you click through it MyNameGoesHere Aug 2016 #17
And? Where was the "liberal MSM" when Cheney was giving out no-bid... Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #15
That's a very good point. I myself was beyond livid that they got a pass. NWCorona Aug 2016 #21
So she did this on her own time and paid expenses out of her own pocket. Kaleva Aug 2016 #16
Oy. So what? Really don't give a tinkers damn about the "optics". I'll leave that to the repugs to Laser102 Aug 2016 #18
Kicked and rec'd farleftlib Aug 2016 #19
Troll infestation MelSC Aug 2016 #20
there is nothing wrong with this story Enrique Aug 2016 #22
What's curious is the paragraph you deliberately chose not to quote. Here, I'll do it for you. BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #23
Well considering I only had 4 paragraphs to work with I think I incapsulated well enough NWCorona Aug 2016 #24
You're so transparent, I bet you shower in Windex. nt BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #25
Is that the best you can do? NWCorona Aug 2016 #26
Are you from Corona Ca? I lived off Horsethief canyon 5 years ago MattP Aug 2016 #27
No I'm not from there but I might have to check it out lol NWCorona Aug 2016 #33
I don't spend my best material on weak stuff like these concern threads. BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #37
Ok. I'll try better next time. NWCorona Aug 2016 #39
I strongly doubt it. nt BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #48
Actually, no. An effective synopsis will allow both premise and contrast to premise. LanternWaste Aug 2016 #56
I disagree but that isn't surprising I'm sure NWCorona Aug 2016 #57
So was it illegal or not? If not then why is it in LBN? cstanleytech Aug 2016 #28
Is legality a prerequisite for LBN NWCorona Aug 2016 #34
No but if nothing illegal was done then how is it news of national interest? cstanleytech Aug 2016 #49
That's a fair question but if that standard was applied across LBN NWCorona Aug 2016 #50
Yes except the question isnt what makes those other posts news of national interest cstanleytech Aug 2016 #51
I think the national aspect to your question answers it's self. NWCorona Aug 2016 #52
Ya, that's been defused here on DU about 4 times already. nt fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #29
I didn't know that this was reported already. Do you have a DU link? NWCorona Aug 2016 #31
~ fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #43
They clearly value Mills opinion Renew Deal Aug 2016 #30
I would value her opinion as well. I've said many times before this op that I highly respect Mills. NWCorona Aug 2016 #32
Right, you posted this nothingburger ball of inuendo out of concern and respect for Mills. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #35
I don't know what's more sad, the thread itself or the flimsy defense of it by the OP. nt BobbyDrake Aug 2016 #38
Look in the mirror NWCorona Aug 2016 #40
Wow, you sure love discussing the issues. SunSeeker Aug 2016 #47
No one is above reproach. I'm sorry if that hurts your feelings. NWCorona Aug 2016 #41
It doesn't hurt my feelings. It just says a lot about you. nt SunSeeker Aug 2016 #42
~ fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #45
This would be an example grubbs Aug 2016 #36
It's a Charity videohead5 Aug 2016 #44
~ fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #46
She did it as a volunteer. You are allowed to volunteer in your applegrove Aug 2016 #53
And that very well may be so. NWCorona Aug 2016 #54
On her own time, off State time. No conflict, no problem, no story... LanternWaste Aug 2016 #55

still_one

(91,937 posts)
6. There was no conflict of interest. It was volunteer work that Ms. Mills engaged in. Cheryl Mills
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 05:59 PM
Aug 2016

been a close friend of the Clinton's for decades.

"Federal employees are permitted to engage in outside personal activities, within the scope of the federal ethics rules. All federal employees are subject to federal ethics laws and regulations, including rules pertaining to conflicts of interest."



NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
7. That statement doesn't absolve Mills. It only says that if something was done wrong
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:07 PM
Aug 2016

She subject to the pertaining laws and regulations. It's a blanket statement.

For the record. I'm not saying that Mills broke any laws and out of all of Hillary's staff. I like her the most and a strong supporter but the optics aren't good.

still_one

(91,937 posts)
9. There was nothing done wrong or improperly. This is good ole Chuck Grassley, you know the one
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:13 PM
Aug 2016

who is holding the line against President Obama's Supreme Court nominee hearings.



 

randome

(34,845 posts)
8. You're always first in line with these stories, aren't you?
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:08 PM
Aug 2016

Article sounds like a cheap spy thriller. The kind you find on the bargain table.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Meredith McIver approves of this post.[/center][/font][hr]

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
11. Actually I'm quite reserved these days. The primary is over and am following Bernie's lead
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:19 PM
Aug 2016

That doesn't mean that this story isn't nothing.

I actually agree with you on the video production. I also hate the terrible pictures they show of Mills but if the underlying facts are true then it's not good. An agreement was signed to safeguard against these conflicts.

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,846 posts)
15. And? Where was the "liberal MSM" when Cheney was giving out no-bid...
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:42 PM
Aug 2016

... contracts to his corporate buddies?

Laser102

(816 posts)
18. Oy. So what? Really don't give a tinkers damn about the "optics". I'll leave that to the repugs to
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 06:46 PM
Aug 2016

hyperventilate over. It's no secret that Mills is a long time friend and has been employed by the Clinton's in a legal capacity. They respect her judgment. I really think responding to emails that were stolen simply gives the enemy fodder. Screw them! I hope they find emails that actually say that.

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
23. What's curious is the paragraph you deliberately chose not to quote. Here, I'll do it for you.
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 07:31 PM
Aug 2016
According to Mills' attorney, her work for the Clinton Foundation while she was employed at the State Department was strictly voluntary. She received no pay and no government funds were used to finance the short trip.


Are you still confused? Still "concerned?" Huh? Surely you read the whole article, right? I guess not.

Try being less obvious next time, maybe?

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
24. Well considering I only had 4 paragraphs to work with I think I incapsulated well enough
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 07:39 PM
Aug 2016

And that statement from Mills attorney is irrelevant as the agreement that Hillary signed to get confirmed supercedes that.

Besides nowhere did I say she broke the law.

If you are going to be condescending at least come with a better argument.

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
33. No I'm not from there but I might have to check it out lol
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 08:03 PM
Aug 2016

One of my interests is science and particularly the sun. I also happen to live in WA hence the NW.

Palm Springs is on my list too!

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
37. I don't spend my best material on weak stuff like these concern threads.
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 08:18 PM
Aug 2016

You'd need to really step your game up to be worthy of my A-game.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
56. Actually, no. An effective synopsis will allow both premise and contrast to premise.
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 02:40 PM
Aug 2016

" I think I incapsulated (sic) well enough..."

Actually, no. An effective synopsis will allow both premise and contrast to premise. Illustrating one at the expense of the other is not a synopsis but rather slanting the story, and (by definition) depicts a rather injudicious lack of objectivity.

The only question at this point being, is the slanting intentional or not? Something we will infer for ourselves given time, as the response would in all likelihood merely be the convenient answer (that being part and parcel of the weakness of the human condition as a whole, rather than targeted against any one person... or poster).

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
50. That's a fair question but if that standard was applied across LBN
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 09:17 PM
Aug 2016

I think the post count would be much lower.

cstanleytech

(26,080 posts)
51. Yes except the question isnt what makes those other posts news of national interest
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 09:43 PM
Aug 2016

but rather what exactly makes this specific story news of national interest?
So why does it belong here and not say over in General?

NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
52. I think the national aspect to your question answers it's self.
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 10:12 PM
Aug 2016

The one asking why here and not in the general is again valid. All I can say is that it was in the breaking news guidelines but it could have went in the general as well. Truthfully, I hardly go to that forum and probably should.

Renew Deal

(81,801 posts)
30. They clearly value Mills opinion
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 07:53 PM
Aug 2016

I don't see anything wrong with it. Lots of people do volunteer work.

grubbs

(356 posts)
36. This would be an example
Thu Aug 11, 2016, 08:13 PM
Aug 2016

Of subtle trolling methinks. Begone you who would create something from nothing.

applegrove

(118,008 posts)
53. She did it as a volunteer. You are allowed to volunteer in your
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 12:13 AM
Aug 2016

private time if you are a civil servant.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
55. On her own time, off State time. No conflict, no problem, no story...
Fri Aug 12, 2016, 02:19 PM
Aug 2016

On her own time, off State time. No conflict, no problem, no story... except for those who simply want there to be conflict, problems and story.

Often, when something doesn't look good, it's the fault of our eyes... else I'd rage against the mere optics of every publisher printing books in 10-point fonts.

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