Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Abramoff Squeals on Dems, Republicans, Rove

Looks like Nancy Pelosi's vow to clean up Washington corruption will soon be put to the bipartisan test:

Brian Ross and Rhonda Schwartz report:
"Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff is scheduled to report to federal prison tomorrow, over the objections of federal prosecutors who say they still need his help to pursue leads on officials he allegedly bribed.

Sources close to the investigation say Abramoff has provided information on his dealings with and campaign contributions and gifts to "dozens of members of Congress and staff," including what Abramoff has reportedly described as "six to eight seriously corrupt Democratic senators."

The sources say Abramoff was about to provide information about Bush administration officials, including Karl Rove, "accepting things of value" from Abramoff.

Rove has denied any wrongdoing in his dealings with Abramoff. But the lobbyist visited the White House at least seven times, according to Secret Service logs obtained by Judicial Watch."
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Photo credit: Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff (ABC News)

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