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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: American Spirit who wrote (2239)	1/12/2006 6:48:05 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224648

Ex-Political Aide Pleads Guilty to Bribery By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press Writer ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A Louisiana congressman demanded bribes in exchange for his help in promoting a pair of business deals in Africa, according to court documents filed Wednesday with a guilty plea by one of the congressman's former staffers. Brett Pfeffer, 37, a former legislative director to Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting bribery of a public official and conspiracy. He could get 20 years in prison when sentenced March 31. A spokeswoman for Jefferson declined to comment. Full article: ajc.com