Former Sen. Ted Stevens was confirmed dead at the site of a plane crash in Alaska. The plane was carrying... View Article
Continue readingStevens Prosecution Thrown Out
Late last year, Sen. Ted Stevens was convicted on seven felony counts of making false statements on his personal financial... View Article
Continue readingManifest Destiny: From Constitution Ave. to K Street
As lawmakers gain seniority in Congress their influence grows and with that growth comes a sort of manifest destiny to... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Down the Tubes
Ted Stevens is toast; Hawaii is the Big Kahuna; and K Street says hello and goodbye. Today’s news round-up below:... View Article
Continue readingScandal Plagued Lawmakers Win and Lose
In some ways it is unbelievable to think that a candidate for the United States Senate, fresh off of seven... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Luis’ Loan
Not much news today. A Chicago congressman gets caught up in a widening local investigation into the political fixing of... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: Stevens Saga Continues
Sen. Ted Stevens may have been convicted yesterday, but his saga continues. Which occupation saw a 13% rise in wealth... View Article
Continue readingSen. Stevens Guilty
Sen. Ted Stevens found guilty on all seven counts against him. Contrary to rational thought, Sen. Stevens will not have... View Article
Continue readingIn Broad Daylight: The Only Game In Town
There is only one lobbying game in town: grabbing for bailout bucks. Changes at the Stevens trial, while more stories... View Article
Continue readingSen. Stevens – One: Public Interest – Zero
U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens’ trial for corruption has gone before a jury for deliberations. Federal prosecutors accuse the long-serving lawmaker... View Article
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