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["Robert L Bass" <robertbass1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

US Republican Ney admits bribery

A senior Republican congressman linked to disgraced former lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to bribery charges in
Washington.

Bob Ney from Ohio admitted offering political favors for money and gifts from Abramoff and his clients.  Mr. Ney also pleaded guilty
to conspiracy and making false statements.  Abramoff's shady business dealings continue to rock the Republican Party in the run-up
to next month's mid-term polls, the BBC's Jonathan Beale says.

Abramoff has admitted to conspiracy to bribe public officials.  A congressional inquiry recently found that he had more extensive
contacts with the White House than previously acknowledged.  But White House officials said the report was based on records that
were "widely regarded as fraudulent".

The report did not suggest the Bush administration was guilty of impropriety.  [then again, it didn't exactly suggest otherwise]

Prison term:

Mr. Ney was asked in court if he had taken money, gifts and favors in return for using his political influence on behalf of Abramoff
and his clients.  He pleaded guilty. His lawyer said Mr. Ney had made an error in judgment and was ashamed at the way his political
career had ended.

Mr. Ney is expected to resign his seat in Congress within weeks.  The congressman now faces more than two years in prison and fines
of between $5,000 and $60,000.

-- BBC World News


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