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Democrats hail 'sweeping' lobby reforms

The House passed restrictions Thursday that limit how lobbyists can raise money for members and bar spouses from lobbying lawmakers, in what Democrats called the most sweeping reforms in decades.

Democrats to take control of House, CNN projects

Democrats picked up at least 27 seats in voting for the House of Representatives on Election Day, enough to take control when Congress is seated in January, CNN projected.

Ohio congressman linked to Abramoff resigns

Rep. Bob Ney delivered his resignation from Congress on Friday, according to his chief of staff.

Poll: Half of Americans think Congress is corrupt

Half of all Americans believe most members of Congress are corrupt -- a figure that has risen 12 points since the start of the year -- and more than a third think their own representative is crooked, according to a new poll released Thursday by CNN.

GOP seeks distance, Dems pounce after Ney's guilty plea

Republican leaders of the House of Representatives said they will move to expel Ohio Rep. Bob Ney unless he resigns this month following his guilty plea to corruption charges.

GOP lawmaker tied to convicted lobbyist pleads guilty

Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in the congressional investigation into corruption and bribery involving disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to the Justice Department.

Guilty plea expected from GOP's Ney

Republican Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio has agreed to plead guilty to a pair of charges as part of a deal with the Justice Department in which he will cooperate with its ongoing influence peddling investigation, two sources with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.

Embattled Ohio lawmaker drops out of race

Embattled U.S. Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, announced Monday that he would retire at the close of the 109th Congress, abandoning a bid to win a seventh term to the House of Representatives in November.

GOP leader: Keep privately paid trips

The new Republican leader in the House of Representatives backed more stringent disclosure rules for lawmakers and lobbyists Sunday, but criticized measures such as a ban on privately paid travel proposed by other GOP leaders.

Jack Abramoff's $10,000 question

Lobbyist Jack Abramoff's October 23, 2000, e-mail to his business partner Michael Scanlon was, as usual, not subtle. "Would 10K for NRCC from Suncruz for Ney help?" Scanlon shot back: "Yes, alot [sic]! But would have to give them a definate [sic] answer--and they need it this week ..."

Democrats hail 'sweeping' lobby reforms

The House passed restrictions Thursday that limit how lobbyists can raise money for members and bar spouses from lobbying lawmakers, in what Democrats called the most sweeping reforms in decades.

Democrats to take control of House, CNN projects

Democrats picked up at least 27 seats in voting for the House of Representatives on Election Day, enough to take control when Congress is seated in January, CNN projected.

Ohio congressman linked to Abramoff resigns

Rep. Bob Ney delivered his resignation from Congress on Friday, according to his chief of staff.

Poll: Half of Americans think Congress is corrupt

GOP seeks distance, Dems pounce after Ney's guilty plea

Republican leaders of the House of Representatives said they will move to expel Ohio Rep. Bob Ney unless he resigns this month following his guilty plea to corruption charges.

GOP lawmaker tied to convicted lobbyist pleads guilty

Guilty plea expected from GOP's Ney

Embattled Ohio lawmaker drops out of race

Embattled U.S. Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, announced Monday that he would retire at the close of the 109th Congress, abandoning a bid to win a seventh term to the House of Representatives in November.

GOP leader: Keep privately paid trips

Jack Abramoff's $10,000 question

Chairman steps aside during probe

Rep. Bob Ney gave up his chairmanship of the House Administration Committee on Sunday amid an influence-peddling probe that has roiled the Republican Party, but he predicted the investigation would clear his name.

Ney may be forced from committee chair

House Speaker Dennis Hastert is making moves to push fellow Republican Rep. Bob Ney from his post as chairman of the House Administration Committee, Republican sources said Friday.

Sources: Two lawmakers could face charges in Abramoff probe

Up to a half dozen people, including two members of Congress, could face charges after high-powered lobbyist Jack Abramoff's plea deal with the Justice Department, sources with knowledge of the investigation tell CNN.

Poll finds anti-incumbent mood

A majority of Americans consider the congressional influence-peddling inquiry surrounding former lobbyist Jack Abramoff a major scandal, and they registered an anti-incumbent note in a poll released Monday.

The plot thickens

How far will it go? That's what many nervous officials in Washington are wondering as they brace for what is showing signs of becoming the biggest influence-peddling scandal in decades. An investigation that began nearly two years ago into whether lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his associate Michael Scanlon bilked six Indian tribes out of $80 million now looks as though it could touch dozens of lawmakers, their current and former staff members and Bush Administration officials. The Justice Department is preparing to test whether accepting lawfully reported campaign contributions may constitute corruption, subjecting Washington politicians to an entirely new standard. Even those who are not in legal jeopardy over their dealings with Abramoff and Scanlon could face embarrassing questions at home. All of which is about the last thing the Republicans who control Congress wanted to hear as they move into what is an already hostile political climate for next year's midterm elections. "There's certainly a sense of f

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