Alaska Report:
Representative Bob Ney, an Ohio Republican, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements, the first U.S. lawmaker to admit to crimes in connection with disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Bob Ney
The Ohio Republican faces up to 10 years in prison for taking money, gifts and favors in return for official actions on behalf of Jack Abramoff and his clients.
And here's a fun little reminder from the same article:
House Republicans gave Ney a standing ovation after he told them May 10th that he had no plans to resign and would vigorously fend off a likely federal indictment.
"Yay for corruption!" But wait, that was so five months ago:
Reuters:
The White House on Friday urged a Republican congressman resign after pleading guilty to accepting meals, drinks, gambling chips and other items worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Ohio Rep. Bob Ney has become the first lawmaker convicted in the Jack Abramoff political corruption scandal.
"He ought to resign," said White House spokesman Tony Snow.
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