GOP Environmentalist Linked to Abramoff to Plead Guilty

Italia Federici, the president of a Republican environmental group who came under Senate scrutiny last year because of her ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of tax evasion and obstructing a congressional investigation.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
House Democrats are expanding their investigation into ties between jailed GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and the White House and have contacted several Abramoff associates recently about testifying to Congress.
The House voted Thursday to drag into public view the role that registered lobbyists play in soliciting and collecting contributions for political campaigns, exposing for the first time one of the most effective ways that influence-seekers ingratiate themselves with lawmakers and presidents.
Rove's former assistant, Susan Ralston, is currently seeking immunity to testify before Waxman's committee. Ralston is a former assistant to Jack Abramoff, the disgraced Washington super-lobbyist and Republican fund-raiser.
9-year-old Jack Russell terrier George is being honoured with a posthumous bravery medal for saving 5 New Zealand children from an attack by two pitbulls. The medal from the SPCA comes after US Vietnam veteran Jerrell Hudman said he was sending his Purple Heart medal to George's owner after hearing of the dog's bravery.
As California GOP Rep. John Doolittle awaits prosecutors' next move in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, his future is tied to that of a former aide who also worked with Abramoff. Kevin Ring, Doolittle's one-time legislative director, quit his lobbying job last month, the same day FBI agents raided Doolittle's Virginia home.
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Jack Valenti, who became a confidant of President Lyndon B. Johnson and then a Hollywood institution, leading the Motion Picture Association of America and conceiving of a voluntary film-rating system that gave new meaning to letters like G, R and X, died today in his home in Washington. He was 85.
Why does the media give him a free pass, allow him to interrupt, to dominate and be a genuine ass? Evidences shows they might finally be wising up to the video game vendetta and tiring of his nonsense. An inside look at how he works.
Does everyone remember the "bizarro world" episode of Seinfeld? Well, I would like to welcome everyone to the "bizarro world" of 24. This episode was completely bonkers, and quite a nice change from the formulaic rut that this season was getting into.
Nothing moves the price of gasoline more than the price of oil, and fears that the standoff over Britons held captive in Iran will lead to a major disruption in the supply of Middle East oil is taking an escalating toll on gas prices here in the United States.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today requested that former Special Assistant to the President Susan Ralston present a deposition on April 5 as part of the committee's ongoing investigation into the connection between the White House and lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Former Deputy Interior Secretary J. Steven Griles on Friday became the highest-ranking Bush administration official convicted in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, pleading guilty to obstructing justice by lying to a Senate committee.
Federal prosecutors took the first steps toward reducing the prison sentence of former Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff, currently scheduled for release in 2011. Documents filed in court say Abramoff has provided "substantial assistance" in a separate Washington corruption scandal investigation and continues to work with investigators.
Well, I'm just ecstatic that 24 is back to its old self. There's a mole inside CTU that's "subverting the system." So, I decided that now is as good as time as any to take everyone on a Mole Hunt with me.
I don't get to watch this show as often as I'd like, but my choice for this week's Office guest star would be Jack Donaghy from NBC's 30 Rock. If you've seen the show, you might guess as to why I picked him.
The continuing legal battle between publisher Take-Two and Jack Thompson became more aggressive over the weekend as the controversial Miami attorney threatened to "destroy" the publisher after it filed a pre-emptive lawsuit.
Ever since this season started it's been one rock after another hurled at 24 and FOX because of the torture and right-wing craziness that is supposedly shown on 24. But, now it's just getting a tad bit crazy even for my tastes.
For me, the worst thing about having King Kong walk down your street is that kids could look up and see the giant genitalia.
Brian Crecente of Kotaku details the harassment he has endured by the infamous activist lawyer, Jack Thompson. Thompson has harassed him and threatened legal action against him for publishing publicly available information.
Macon, Georgia Mayor, Jack Ellis has converted to Islam and is working to change his legal name to Hakim Mansour Ellis.
Possible spoilers. Did you catch the latest episode? Want to join in on a fun discussion about Jack's latest hour? Check out this review and voice your opinions.
No less than 12,000 people were killed by the bomb instantly, wow! You knew that was going to set Jack off. Complete with screenshots.
Pundits on both sides of the political spectrum have themselves in a tizzy over Jack Bauer and his latest escapades with the hit action series 24.
The new season of 24 has started out with a bang. Will they finally just listen to Jack?
Just submit a guess of how many people you think Jack will kill in season 6, in the comments, and you could be the winner of 500 bucks at the end of the season.
So, you're a little behind on your TV watching, and you haven't caught up with the whole serial TV phenomenon. All you've been hearing about at work is the aticipation for the 6th season of 24, but you have no idea what it is, or what it's about. Well, here's a short and simple guide for you. A little who's who, what's what, and where's where of







