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SillyGoose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-21-06 07:43 PM
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I found Reid's report on repub corruption that caused all the controversy
Found this on on Buzzflash via the Progressive Daily Beacon. Reid names names in here.
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Republican Abuse of Power

Through their K Street Project, Republicans have transformed Washington lobbyists into the fundraising committees of their permanent political campaign. In fact, the number of registered lobbyists in Washington has doubled since President Bush took office, making lobbying one of the top growth industries in the county. In return for donations, Republicans have put the interests of K Street above the needs of Main Street. The result has been the growing Republican scandal surrounding the disgraced former lobbyist, Jack Abramoff. The goal of the K Street Project was to make Washington a one party town. In the Senate, one-party rule has led to the rule of the rubber stamp. It’s all abuse of power, all the time. Republicans are out of touch and unaccountable. As Democrats push for reform, here’s a reminder of what we are fighting against. The low-lights:

(more at link)

http://www.buzzflash.com/alerts/06/01/ale06005.html
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Skidmore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-21-06 07:50 PM
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1. Excellent work all around.
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MessiahRp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-22-06 12:10 AM
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2. Terrific... but is there another source for this document?
Other than buzzflash?

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SillyGoose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-22-06 12:39 AM
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3. That's all I was able to find.
If I run across another source I'll post it.
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napi21 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-22-06 12:42 AM
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4. This only supports my complaint that Reid appologized!
Maybe the truth hurts, but WHY did Reid appologize for it?
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Sydnie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-22-06 02:28 AM
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5. What an amazing list that is
And I bet that, too, is just the tip of the iceberg.
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