corruptionThe prosecution rests Submitted by Adam Smith on Thu, 10/09/2008 - 9:15am.
After 12 days of listening to recorded wire taps, reading emails, and arguments alleging Stevens received illegal gifts from VECO, the prosecution arguing corruption charges against Sen. Ted Stevens has rested and the trial now goes to the defense.
Trial On! Submitted by Adam Smith on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 4:15pm.
Today, Sen. Ted Stevens lost his motion to throw out the charges brought against him in a wide-ranging corruption investigation. Who's Who of Hijinks Submitted by Katie Schlieper on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 12:49pm.
Posted in: Congress | corruption
There are lists you campaign to be on (People's 50 Most Beautiful, Forbes Power List, Santa's "nice" list) and those you campaign to get off. In the latter category falls CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress, the annual tally from the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington of those elected officials who have been very, very naughty.
Ring of Corruption Submitted by Katie Schlieper on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 2:04pm.
The Abramoff Ax fells another. Kevin Ring, former minion of Jack Abramoff and once upon a time chief of staff to former Rep. John Doolittle has been indicted on ten counts of bribing public officials to take action on behalf of his clients. Insert your own "corruption ring" puns here. Somewhere Doolittle is scanning the sky nervously for signs of a dropping shoe.
Second Sentence Submitted by Katie Schlieper on Fri, 09/05/2008 - 2:30pm.
Posted in: corruption | Jack Abramoff
It appears that convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff's extensive cooperation with federal investigators is paying off. He received a reduced sentence in connection with the corruption investigation that has ended the careers of a handful of politicians and government officials.
Out Early? Submitted by Katie Schlieper on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 1:19pm.
Posted in: corruption | Jack Abramoff
Is Jack Abramoff going to get sprung from the pokey a little earlier than anticipated? Apparently folks at the Justice Department are seeking to have his sentence reduced in return for Abramoff's cooperation in their ongoing public corruption inquiry which has already ended the political careers of a handful of legislators. He's currently serving a sentence in connection with another fraud charge, he's yet to be sentenced on the congressional stuff.
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Everything's bigger in Texas, including campaign contributions posted by Adam Smith on 10-10-2008 Texans for Public Justice has released a new report highlighting the connections between the donors to Supreme Court candidates and the business these donors have before the court. Published in: campaign contributions | judicial | Texas Writing about Wall Street posted by Adam Smith on 10-10-2008 We've had our go at the Wall Street crisis and the role of campaign contributions in leading to it , now the Center for Responsive Politics wants to hear from you. They've a partnered with Helium on a writing contest about the Wall Street crisis and if your story is selected, you could win $100 for your work. Published in: campaign contributions | Center for Responsive Politics | Congress | Wall Street The prosecution rests posted by Adam Smith on 10-09-2008 After 12 days of listening to recorded wire taps, reading emails, and arguments alleging Stevens received illegal gifts from VECO, the prosecution arguing corruption charges against Sen. Ted Stevens has rested and the trial now goes to the defense. Published in: Alaska | corruption | Ted Stevens |
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