Vestiage, Inc. (VEST)

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"Ms. Scozzafava also took some hits from the Democrats, who focused on the tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid tax liens against companies owned by her brother, Thomas W. Scozzafava.

"The facts are clear: Dede Scozzafava spent years touting her leadership role at Seaway Capital Partners, claiming that she was both the Vice President of the company and the Chief Operating Officer," the New York Democratic Committee said in a press release. "But now, after the company has come under fire for having close to $200,000 in unpaid state and federal tax liens, Dede is singing an entirely different tune. Her attempt to distance herself from the company after spending years bragging about her leadership role is blatantly disingenuous at best, and voters deserve answers."

The press release included a statement by June O'Neill, the chairwoman of the state Democratic Committee and a fellow St. Lawrence County resident.

"The facts are quite clear — either Dede Scozzafava spent years overstating her role in the company's operations or she's not being honest right now," Mrs. O'Neill said.

In a telephone interview, Mrs. O'Neill said, "When you list yourself as COO, that's a long way off from being a passive investor."

Ms. Scozzafava has said that her connections to her brother's businesses are distant, that she has no controlling interest or titles, and that the unpaid taxes predate his ownership".