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Ex-Congressman Gets Harsh Sentence: 13 Years

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 13) - Former Rep. William Jefferson, the first African-American to win a congressional seat in Louisiana since Reconstruction, took on the added distinction Friday of receiving the harshest sentence ever given to a member of Congress for a public corruption conviction. U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis...

How a Political Dynasty Slid Into Disgrace

(Nov. 13) - Down in New Orleans, in Bayou country, the Jefferson family was a political force to be reckoned with. The patriarch, former Rep. William Jefferson, headed a political machine called the Progressive Democrats. His power base included his sister Betty, a 4th District Assessor; his brother Mose, a political...

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Three Scandals, No Bill - Why Won't Cameron Clean Up Politics?

The Queen's Speech provided further evidence of the 'omnishambles' which this Tory-led government has become.

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Walmart Skewered By New York Public Advocate Bill de Blasio In Six Degrees Of Walmart Website

In the latest effort by politicians to exact retribution from Walmart for allegedly bribing officials in Mexico, New York City's public advocate, Bill de Blasio, launched a new website Friday morning to chart the company's political contributions and lobbying efforts in the United States.

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06/01/12 State launches open government website Source: Tonawanda News - North Tonawanda NY The New York State Attorney General said Thursday he has released a new website that will improve government transparency.
06/01/12 Haley ethics inquiry could have major Statehouse... Source: The Post and Courier - Charleston SC A state House panelï¿½s investigation of Gov. Nikki Haley threatens to call into question the behavior and compensation of many state lawmakers.
05/31/12 Pro-pseudophedrine group top spender among lobbyists... Source: The Courier-Journal - Louisville KY A group of pharmaceutical companies trying to protect over-the-counter sales of cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine shattered its own spending record for lobbying during the 2012 legislative session.
05/31/12 Haley attorney to provide list of House members Source: The Sun News - Myrtle Beach SC Bowers' statement preceded the committee voting unanimously to reopen a complaint alleging Haley illegally lobbied for two previous employers while a House member.
05/31/12 Advocacy group wants Ohio's top cop to probe ALEC Source: FOX/ABC - NewsCenter Fox 28 & ABC 6 - Columbus OH Open government advocates are asking Ohio's top law enforcer to investigate a conservative legislative group they allege has falsely claimed tax-exempt status while engaged in Statehouse lobbying.

Background on political corruption

Political corruption is the use of power by government officials for illegitimate private gain. Misuse of government power for other purposes, such as repression of political opponents and general police brutality, is not considered political corruption.

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