Maria Hsia
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Maria Hsia was convicted of laundering donations to the Democratic National Committee by the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple
during the 1996 U.S. presidential election. She was sentenced to 90 days home detention, probation, a fine, and community service. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04EFDE1431F93BA35751C0A9679C8B63
Born in Taiwan
, Hsia came to the United States as a student in 1973 and received a permanent resident visa in 1975. Originally, she worked for immigration law firms in Los Angeles
. In 1982, Hsia began fund-raising for political candidates in state and local races. In 1988 her work for then California
Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy's Senate
campaign introduced Hsia to national politics. She eventually became a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee.
Hsi Lai Temple
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple is a traditional Chinese Buddhist mountain monastery in the United States. It is located on the foothill region of Hacienda Heights, California, USA, a suburb of Los Angeles County...
during the 1996 U.S. presidential election. She was sentenced to 90 days home detention, probation, a fine, and community service. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C04EFDE1431F93BA35751C0A9679C8B63
Born in Taiwan
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, Hsia came to the United States as a student in 1973 and received a permanent resident visa in 1975. Originally, she worked for immigration law firms in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. In 1982, Hsia began fund-raising for political candidates in state and local races. In 1988 her work for then California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy's Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
campaign introduced Hsia to national politics. She eventually became a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee.