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  • WASHINGTON LOBBYING SCANDAL: Spotlight turns to those who accepted money, favors

    01/04/2006 10:36:33 AM PST · by SmithL · 48 replies · 1,992+ views
    San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 1/4/6 | Zachary Coile
    Washington -- The plea deal Tuesday by lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his agreement to cooperate with prosecutors has top lawmakers fearing they could face charges in an expanding Justice Department investigation into bribery and influence-peddling in Congress. Legal experts predict that Rep. Bob Ney, a Republican from Ohio, could soon be indicted. Lawyers have identified him as "Representative No. 1," who, according to the complaint filed against Abramoff, accepted a golfing trip to Scotland, lavish meals and free tickets to sporting events and concerts in return for pushing legislation and carrying out other official acts that helped Abramoff's clients. Former...