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February 21, 2008
Some History on McCain and Lobbyists
-- by Dave Johnson
Does anyone remember this story, about McCain's Abramoff hearings?
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has assured his colleagues that his expanding investigation into the activities of a former GOP lobbyist and a half-dozen of his tribal casino clients is not directed at revealing ethically questionable actions by Members of Congress.He used the hearings to shield, not investigate, his fellow Republicans. . .
"It's not our responsibility in any way to involve ourselves in the ethics process [of Senators]," McCain said Wednesday, explaining the comments he made to his fellow GOP Senators. "That was not the responsibility of the Indian Affairs Committee."
. . . Because of those stories - and several other news reports touching on Abramoff's relationship with Members - McCain said he wanted to let Senators know that he was not trying to air any of their dirty laundry.
Posted by Dave Johnson at February 21, 2008 9:08 AM
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