"The fact that ACORN is more than willing to lie, cheat, and steal to accomplish their agenda is nothing new," Riddle said. "What is new is that Congress has finally decided to enforce some consequences to those who would ruthlessly undermine our American way of life on the taxpayer's dime."  

Last week, an undercover filmmaker posing as a pimp caught ACORN workers on hidden camera giving him and his partner legal advice to avoid prosecution and tax issues associated with opening a brothel and trafficking underage girls.  Monday, the Senate reacted by passing an amendment that would prevent the group from receiving grants issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department. 

The video is the latest in a string of headaches for the group, beginning last year with a Nevada investigation regarding an ACORN-led voter registration drive that turned in rosters filled with the names of the starting lineup for the Dallas Cowboys, as well as Disney characters such as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. The former director of the group's Las Vegas office pleaded guilty in August to charges stemming from the investigation. 

Additionally, the Florida County of Miami-Dade issued warrants last week for  11 ACORN employees who stand accused of falsifying hundreds of voter registration applications in that state. 

Riddle said her office is investigating whether ACORN receives any state funds, and if so, what can be done to freeze them while the legislature is out of session. 

"ACORN has thumbed their nose again and again at the hardworking people of our state and nation. They've made it clear that they not only believe they're above the law, but that they can implement scams that violate our rights as citizens and then walk away scot-free," Riddle said. "If even one cent of state money is heading their way, we need to know about it and put an end to it immediately, if not sooner."