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Thursday, December 22, 2005

Abramoff To Testify Against Six Legislators

I posted on this before, I'm glad to see that its going to happen.

A WASHINGTON lobbyist at the heart of a Capitol Hill bribery investigation is ready to give evidence against Republican politicians, setting the stage for an explosive corruption scandal involving President George W. Bush's party.

Jack Abramoff, a former lobbyist with financial ties to numerous politicians, is prepared to co-operate with prosecutors and provide information on at least six members of Congress. Most, if not all, are Republican.

The Abramoff investigation, which has been expanding for nearly two years, has been viewed as a ticking bomb for the Republican Party.

The Justice Department is also believed to be looking at the role played by government officials in Mr Abramoff's dealings.

The department is examining claims that Mr Abramoff and associates bribed politicians with money, gifts, expensive meals and holidays in exchange for legislative action favourable to Mr Abramoff's clients.


The article states that "most, if not all, are Republican." That still leaves room for Senator Dorgan to be included in all this.

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That will make it interesting. Which will be more revealing, Abramoff on the Republicans or the Barrett report on the Democrats?

Tom on December 22, 2005 at 07:12 pm
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[...] Back when news of Abramoff “flipping” first broke it was reported that he would be testifying against six politicians as part of his plea arrangements. I count five politicians named above. You add DeLay or another congressman yet to be mentioned and you have your six. [...]

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