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The Coming Abramoffageddon

By Justin Gardner | Related entries in General Politics, Money, The War On Terrorism

A lot of lawmakers are shaking in their boots at this announcement….

WASHINGTON - A plea agreement between prominent lobbyist Jack Abramoff and federal prosecutors is expected this week, bringing a wide-ranging corruption probe to the doors of Congress, according to sources close to the investigation.

Abramoff, who collected millions of dollars in controversial fees from Indian tribes with interests in the gambling industry, reached a tentative deal with prosecutors in a Washington-based investigation late last week, according to one of the sources. The lobbyist has given expensive gifts to several members of Congress, including Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Sugar Land, and prosecutors are examining whether lawmakers improperly aided Abramoff clients in return.

Barring a last-minute snag, the terms of Abramoff’s plea bargain were expected to be announced in Washington as early as today or Wednesday. People close to the case spoke on the condition of anonymity.

From what I’ve read so far, it’s pretty much assured that some lives will be ruined. It’ll be interesting to see how many have danced with this lobbyist by the pale moon light…

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3 Responses to “The Coming Abramoffageddon”

DosPeros Says:
January 4th, 2006 at 10:03 am
Forget about the War in Iraq.
Forget about Katrina.
Forget about King Kong deficits.

This is the Democratic ticket for reversing Newt’s ‘94 revolution — BUT, they’ll have to contain some of their rabid poop-throwing monkies like Pelosi and Dean and come out with a unified, branded theme to effectively use this scandal. The Dem’s should throw a contest for the best campaign line:

“GOP = Greasing Old Politicians’ Palms”

Come on Creatives, give me some good ones!
AVIVA Says:
January 22nd, 2006 at 11:09 am
Today, I resolve to go to blogs and just say hello… so, hello
CARRYCarrie Says:
January 22nd, 2006 at 12:06 pm
wordpress…
gotta love it!

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