Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Abramoff May Out Congresscritters In Plea Deal
Continuing our watch over the Downfall of Washington, it looks like a former lobbyist could be ratting out the Congressfolk he is accused of bribing when his plea deal is finalized, possibly as early as next week. Jack Abramoff is accused of providing the political figures with goodies in exchange for official favors, a scandal that has already seen an aide to former Senate Majority Leader Tom Delay (who himself is already under investigation in Texas for money laundering with regards to his political campaign) plead guilty. Reps who got money from Abramoff's clients have been hastily giving it back in hopes that they won't get caught up in the wave. If you ask me, a good housecleaning of Capitol Hill is in order... (Link -- via Fark)
