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DeLay former aide pleads to conspiracy
Forget DeLay who's a very sick duck by now. This could have some wider implications on gambling, Indian-style.
[ QUOTE ] WASHINGTON (CNN) November 22, 2005 -- Michael Scanlon, a former top aide to Rep. Tom DeLay and a onetime partner of high-powered Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge Monday. <font color="white"> . </font> As part of the deal with the Justice Department, Scanlon agreed to testify against Abramoff in a probe that also has implicated at least one member of Congress. <font color="white"> . </font> Scanlon was charged Friday with one count of conspiracy as part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation of his and Abramoff's lobbying activities. <font color="white">. </font> As part of the plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Scanlon admitted plotting to ... corruptly influence federal officials. <font color="white"> . </font> Among the high-profile clients of Scanlon and Abramoff were Indian tribes that wanted political access in Washington. CNN [/ QUOTE ] |
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Re: DeLay former aide pleads to conspiracy
I thought the piece was not only bad for Abramoff (and by implication, DeLay), but lobbyists in general.
I disagree that it'll harm Indian Tribes and/or their casinos. They seem to be the object of Scanlon's ridicule and deceit. Hell, I think they've got a pretty good case for suing the guys they hired. |
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