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To: combjelly who wrote (273202)	2/10/2006 10:46:32 AM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576349

Mr. Reid also intervened on government matters at least five times in ways helpful to Abramoff's tribal clients, once opposing legislation on the Senate floor and four times sending letters pressing the Bush administration on tribal issues. Mr. Reid collected donations around the time of each action.

To: combjelly who wrote (273202)	2/10/2006 10:47:23 AM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 1576349

Abramoff's firm also hired one of Mr. Reid's top legislative aides as a lobbyist. The aide later helped throw a fundraiser for Mr. Reid at Abramoff's firm that raised donations from several of his lobbying partners. Mr. Reid's longtime chief of staff accepted a free trip to Malaysia arranged by a consulting firm connected to Abramoff that has gained attention in the influence-peddling investigation that has gripped the Capitol.

To: combjelly who wrote (273202)	2/10/2006 10:48:03 AM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1576349

Although Abramoff never directly donated to Mr. Reid, the lobbyist did instruct one tribe, the Coushattas, to send $5,000 to Mr. Reid's tax-exempt political group, the Searchlight Leadership Fund, in 2002. About the same time, Mr. Reid sent a letter to the Interior Department helpful to the tribe, records show. Abramoff sent a list to the tribe titled "Coushatta Requests," recommending donations to campaigns or groups for 50 lawmakers he said were helpful to the tribe. Alongside Mr. Reid's name, Abramoff wrote, "5,000 (Searchlight Leadership Fund) Senate Majority Whip."