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Jury ends day of deliberations over former lawmaker

Jurors in the corruption trial of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana ended their second day of deliberations without a verdict Friday, said a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in Alexandria, Virginia.

Jury starts deliberations in ex-lawmaker's corruption trial

The jury in the corruption trial of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana began deliberating Thursday, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office in Alexandria, Virginia, said.

High court refuses to step in on ex-congressman's case

The Supreme Court refused Monday to settle an ongoing dispute over the prosecution of former congressman William Jefferson on corruption charges.

Commentary: What was Blagojevich thinking?

In the great annals of "What Was He Thinking?" (political edition), the case of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich sets a new standard -- for its breathtaking stupidity, venality and illegality.

Attorney hopes to become first Vietnamese in Congress

Anh "Joseph" Cao is hoping an election Saturday will make him the first Vietnamese-American to be elected to Congress.

Supreme Court rejects appeal in seizure of lawmaker's papers

The Supreme Court on Monday let stand a lower court decision that allowed a congressman to review and remove documents seized during a controversial FBI raid of his office.

Time.com: Could Jefferson's Fall Be Nagin's Gain?

The New Orleans mayor could fill a vacuum if the state's most influential African-American politician goes down

Indicted congressman steps down from House panel

Louisiana congressman William Jefferson on Tuesday requested temporary leave as a member of the House Small Business Committee, a day after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on a raft of corruption charges.

GOP to object to Homeland panel appointment

House Republicans plan a formal objection on the House floor to the appointment of Rep. William Jefferson to the Homeland Security Committee.

Parties fight labels, each other for control of Congress

Republicans were faced Tuesday with the possibility that the war in Iraq, an unpopular president and a series of scandals would thwart their chances of maintaining a grip on Congress.

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