Abramoff probe broader than thought

[ProSense]

Abramoff probe broader than thought: paper 39 minutes ago

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department's probe of Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff is broader than previously thought, examining his dealings with four lawmakers, former and current congressional aides and two former Bush administration officials, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Prosecutors in the department's public integrity and fraud divisions are looking into Abramoff's dealings with four Republicans -- former House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas, Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record) of Ohio, Rep. John Doolittle (news, bio, voting record) of California and Sen. Conrad Burns (news, bio, voting record) of Montana, the paper said, citing several people close to the investigation.

Abramoff is under investigation over his lobbying efforts for Indian tribes with casinos. He has also pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Florida that he defrauded lenders in a casino cruise line deal.

The prosecutors are also investigating at least 17 current and former congressional aides, about half of whom later took lobbying jobs with Abramoff, as well as an official from the Interior Department and another from the government's procurement office, the Journal said.

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051125/pl_nm/crime_lobbyist_report_dc

[xchrom]

1. i was hoping for bill thomas of cali

he's one of my personal fav repukes to hate.

[babylonsister]

2. I want to see Hastert on one of these lists! nt

[3waygeek]

5. Hastert has his own money problems

independent of Abramoff.

[Independent_Liberal]

8. Yeah, I hope he gets indicted.

I hope Frist gets indicted for his inside trading as well.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

3. My gut tells me this is the "case'

that will bring down the RW.

[ProSense]

6. It is certainly

unveiling their insidious network.

[Quakerfriend]

4. I bet that Feeney is tied in as well.

[Jane Austin]

7. MSNBC is reporting this story. I'm surprised and pleased by that.

n/t

[ChiciB1]

9. I Just HOPE That "The Hammer" TOM'S Name

shows up in BRIGHT NEON LIGHTS!!

This little blisturd MUST GO!!!!