Frankly I'd never heard of Istook's problems before this and was only vaguely aware of his Congressional experience. I have heard him on the radio filling in for Bill Bennett.
It's the MSM employees' shenanigans over the years to which I object. I'll wait and see if it's more of the same from them. (Please refer to my reply above.)
And how many Congress critters took and are on trial for taking contributions and favors from Abramoff?
And there's Abramoff interpreting Istook; to wit, "Istook 'basically asked what we want in the Transportation Bill.'" Really, Mr. Abramoff? Got proof?
And there's Abramoff interpreting Istook; to wit, "Istook 'basically asked what we want in the Transportation Bill.'" Really, Mr. Abramoff? Got proof?
Mr. Abramoff: "Yeah, I got proof. Ask John Albaugh."
Later ... in a Justice Department conference room ...
Career Prosecutor: "If we want to nail Rep. Istook and Kevin Ring, we need to get John Albaugh to roll."
June 2008 ... John Albaugh begins to roll.