Acting US Attorney Ed Martin clawed back $1 million from a consulting firm that overbilled USAID by inflating its employee salary costs.
This is one of the reasons why the Democrats and RINOs are stonewalling his confirmation.
Per the US Attorney’s Office of DC:
Stax Inc., a private consulting based in Boston, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations it overbilled the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in claims for salary reimbursement in the implementation of the U.S. Government funded Sri Lanka@100 project.
This matter came to the U.S. Attorney’s Office from the USAID Office of the Inspector General which found that Stax overbilled USAID more than $850,000 by inflating its employee salary costs.
During an administrative audit, it was discovered that Stax put hidden profit in its proposed salary for its employees. This hidden profit violated the terms of the cooperative agreement entered into by USAID, and further was in direct contradiction to expressed statements to Stax informing them that they were not to get any profit from this cooperative agreement.
During the investigation, Stax was bought out by another company that immediately began to cooperate with the investigation and instituted remedial measures. The new company fired the official who directed that the profit be hidden in the salaries, revamped Stax’s compliance procedures, and placed new personnel with extensive compliance experience into leadership positions. As a result of the earned cooperation credit, the parties agreed to settle for 1.2 times the single damages for a settlement total of $1 million.
Ed Martin is currently the Acting US Attorney for DC and Trump recently announced he nominated him for a permanent position as one of the country’s top cops.
If Ed Martin is not confirmed by May 20, federal court in DC will appoint an interim US Attorney until he is confirmed. There is currently no vote scheduled to confirm Ed Martin.
Earlier this month Democrat Senator Adam Schiff (CA), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced he is placing a hold on a vote to confirm Ed Martin.
Senate Judiciary Democrats also launched an 11th hour attack on Trump’s nominee for DC US Attorney Ed Martin as he awaits Senate confirmation.
Ed Martin needs our help!
Please copy this letter, fill it in, and forward it to Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]April 17, 2025
The Honorable Chuck Grassley
Chairman, Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510Dear Chairman Grassley and Ranking Member Durbin,
I write today in strong support of Edward R. Martin, Jr. and his confirmation as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. I have had the privilege of knowing Ed for nearly two decades, both personally and professionally, and I offer this letter to speak not only to his qualifications, but also to his unwavering character, deep humility, and heartfelt commitment to public service.
Ed is not the kind of man who seeks headlines. He seeks results—quietly, consistently, and with integrity. I first came to know him when he served as Chief of Staff to then-Governor Matt Blunt in Missouri. Even at that time, Ed carried himself with a rare combination of gravitas and approachability. He listened before he spoke, worked longer hours than anyone else around him, and maintained an open-door policy for staff, constituents, and community members alike.
More recently, Ed’s work as U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. has only deepened my respect for him. His commitment to President Trump’s Executive Order “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” has been hands-on and personal. On multiple occasions, he has joined MPD officers on evening patrols—not for show, but to understand the complex challenges our neighborhoods face and to build authentic relationships with officers and residents alike. His regular attendance at community meetings has made him a familiar and trusted presence—rare for someone in his position.
It also speaks volumes that Attorney General Pam Bondi selected Ed to serve on the “Weaponization Working Group,” charged with advancing the Administration’s efforts to end the misuse of federal power. Ed brings to that responsibility not just legal acumen, but also moral clarity. He understands the stakes of restoring public trust in our institutions, and he carries that charge with the seriousness it demands.
Ed’s roots in service go beyond law and government. His early work with the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis—directing the Human Rights Office and expanding legal access for the poor—demonstrates a lifelong commitment to justice, human dignity, and bridge-building across faiths and communities. His work fighting antisemitism and bigotry wasn’t prompted by politics; it was simply who he is.
Above all, Ed is a man of deep faith, a devoted husband and father, and a servant leader. He leads with compassion and conviction. I’ve seen him make tough decisions with wisdom, but I’ve also seen him hold a door for a stranger, mentor a young intern, and show up for a grieving family with nothing more than a quiet presence and a kind word.
I urge the Committee to confirm Edward R. Martin, Jr. as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. His experience, integrity, and devotion to justice make him an exemplary candidate, and our nation will be better served by his continued leadership.
Respectfully,
[Your Full Name]
April 17, 2025
