Representative John Doolittle is from the 4th District of California. Doolittle is a member of the Republican Party. John Doolittle serves on the Appropriations Committee and the House Administration Committee.
Jack Abramoff; graphic from the Village VoiceWhile Jack Abramoff serves a six-year prison sentence stemming from his role in one of the most elaborate corruption standals in American politics, one of his most prominent former lobbyist associates, Ralph Reed, is raising funds for Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Previously, notes Alexander Lane, Reed "was credited as a key operative in George W. Bush's sharp-elbowed effort against McCain in the South Carolina Republican... Read Full Story
August 4, 2008 Bill Moyers broadcast an edited version of Capitol Crimes this week. The program investigates the deals of Jack Abramoff and includes his dealings with the CNMI. You can view it here. Also, on the PBS website is an interview with Thomas Frank, author of The Wrecking Crew, his latest book which was released this month. This book discusses Abramoff and the CNMI scandal. Read Full Story
June 9, 2008 The US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a report entitled, "Jack Abramoff's Contacts with White House Officials" today. The report outlines some very direct links between the CNMI, Jack Abramoff, and the White House. It noted that the committee's investigation and the scope of the committee's conclusion was limited for several reasons including: individuals who refused to cooperate on Fifth Amendment grounds; the... Read Full Story
June 16, 2008 Jack Abramoff will be sentenced on September 4, 2008. According to CBS News: "While the government anticipates that Mr. Abramoff’s cooperation in the form of possible testimony will continue for the foreseeable future, the parties believe that they are in a position to inform the court about the full scope of his misconduct and cooperation, and that, consistent with the commitments in the plea agreement with Mr. Abramoff, sentencing in the near future in this case is... Read Full Story
