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Reid Aided Abramoff Clients, Records Show
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| Contributor | SC Moose |
| Last Edited | SC Moose Feb 09, 2006 04:53pm |
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| News Date | Thursday, February 9, 2006 10:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid wrote at least four letters helpful to Indian tribes represented by Jack Abramoff, and the senator's staff regularly had contact with the disgraced lobbyist's team about legislation affecting other clients.
The activities _ detailed in billing records and correspondence obtained by The Associated Press _ are far more extensive than previously disclosed. They occurred over three years as Reid collected nearly $68,000 in donations from Abramoff's firm, lobbying partners and clients.
Reid's office acknowledged Thursday having "routine contacts" with Abramoff's lobbying partners and intervening on some government matters such as blocking some tribal casinos in ways Abramoff's clients might have deemed helpful. But it said none of his actions were affected by donations or done for Abramoff. |
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