quick thought... October 13th, 2006 - 1:29PM
[…] “Standing before Judge Ellen S. Huvelle, Ney pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements. He acknowledged taking money, gifts and favors in return for official actions on behalf of Abramoff and his clients. Ney did not immediately resign from Congress, and within minutes, Republican and Democratic leaders vowed to expel him unless he steps down. The White House also called for Ney’s resignation.” […]
Tags: accountability, Bob Ney, Congress, corruption, Jack Abramoff, lobbyist, politics, Republican Party.
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Glad to see the leadership of both parties saying he needs to go or will be thrown out. That wasn’t immediately clear from the earlier news reports. The guy’s a convicted felon; he shouldn’t cast another vote or receive another dime of federal money.
it’s kinda sad that the only bi-partisanship on the hill nowadays is during these types of incidents, eh?
Hey, it’s better than nothin’ …
in a pitch black room, i guess i’d take the light of a firefly as well…