Republicans Called to Testify on Bonusgate

Philadelphia Inquirer ^ | Oct. 21, 2009 | Mario F. Cattabiani

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HARRISBURG - Prosecutors have offered Rep. John M. Perzel of Philadelphia, the former speaker of the Pennsylvania House, a chance to testify before the so-called Bonusgate grand jury in what lawyers say is a sign that criminal charges may soon be filed against him.

Perzel's former chief of staff, Brian Preski, and as many as 10 other current and former House Republican aides have received similar letters, according to lawyers with knowledge of the investigation.

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Harrisburg is such a target rich environment the investigation has taken almost three years to get to this point.

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"To date, a dozen Harrisburg insiders, all Democrats, have been charged in the 33-month political corruption probe."

"Today marks the 1,000th day since the public first learned of what came to be known as Bonusgate."

""It's lasted longer than Watergate," said Gene Stilp, founder of the Harrisburg-based Taxpayers and Ratepayers United."

My home state. How embarrassing!