Ex-Congressman Bob Etheridge Gets New Government Job

You remember the flap when North Crolina Congressman Bob Etheridge went beserk, assaulted a student, then apologized.

Well, Etheridge was defeated for re-election as Michelle tells the story about his new government gig.

Etheridge was ousted in November by GOP newcomer Renee Elmers.

But arrogant pols never die. They just land new taxpayer-funded gigs.

Good grief – these old POLS just never seem to go away.

He will earn about  $100K a year in his new, make work government job.

Gov. Beverly Perdue said Tuesday she has appointed the Democrat to oversee North Carolina’s share of the federal stimulus program. Etheridge replaces Dempsey Benton, who departed his position at the Office of Economic Recovery and Investment in November.

Money will go through the program through at least 2012, but nearly 80 percent of the recovery funds have already been spent. Etheridge will oversee how the money is dispersed and make sure projects under contract are getting done.