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The Jack Abramoff Story

Abramoff, the once-powerful lobbyist at the center of a wide-ranging public corruption investigation, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison on March 29, after pleading guilty to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that required him to provide evidence about members of Congress.

• Former Aide to Rep. Ney Pleads Guilty (May 9, 2006)
• Abramoff Pleads Guilty (Jan. 4, 2006)
• Fast Rise, Steep Fall (Dec. 29, 2005)
• Stacking the Deck (Oct. 16, 2005)

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The Jack Abramoff Story

IMG ALT Jack Abramoff, the once-powerful lobbyist at the center of a wide-ranging public corruption investigation, pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that requires him to provide evidence about members of Congress.

The Fast Rise and Steep Fall of Jack Abramoff (Dec. 29, 2005)

How a Lobbyist Stacked the Deck (Oct. 16, 2005)

A High-Powered Lobbyist's Swift Fall From Grace (Aug. 12, 2005)

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Former Interior Deputy to Plead Guilty in Abramoff Case: Griles Accused of Lying to Senate About Relationship With Convicted Lobbyist (Post, March 23, 2007; 10:04 AM)

Ney Sentenced to 30 Months In Prison for Abramoff Deals (Post, January 20, 2007; Page A03)

Abramoff Begins Sentence Today (Post, November 15, 2006; 1:16 PM)

Abramoff Is to Begin Sentence Today (Post, November 15, 2006; Page A06)

Rep. Ney Resigns From Congress (AP, November 3, 2006; 10:42 PM)

Ex-Aide?Got 18 Months (Post, October 28, 2006; Page A03)

Ney Pleads Guilty to Corruption Charges: Lawmaker's Conviction Is 8th in Abramoff Probe (Post, October 14, 2006; 2:18 PM)

Report: Nonprofits Sold Influence to Abramoff (Post, October 13, 2006; 1:32 AM)

Rove Aide Linked To Abramoff Resigns: Scandal Claims Its First West Wing Job (Post, October 7, 2006; Page A01)

Report Says Rove Aide Accepted Abramoff Gifts (Post, September 30, 2006; Page A03)

Abramoff Put White House Contacts at 400 (Post, September 29, 2006; Page A12)

House Suspends Hill Telecom License: Va. Firm's Award Linked to Abramoff (Post, September 28, 2006; Page D03)

Abramoff Associates, Bush Aides Met Often (Post, September 21, 2006; Page A11)

Rep. Ney Admits Selling Influence: Republican to Enter Plea in Abramoff Case (Post, September 16, 2006; Page A01)

Ney to Plead Guilty in Scandal (Post, September 15, 2006; Page A04)

Safavian Asks Judge To Overturn Conviction (Post, August 25, 2006; Page A02)

Recipient of Gifts From Abramoff Pleads Guilty (Post, August 12, 2006; Page A07)

Rep. Bob Ney Will Not Seek Reelection: Abramoff Ties Led GOP To Urge His Withdrawal (Post, August 8, 2006; Page A01)

Corruption Issue Comes to Fore: Reed Is Seen as First Casualty, and Parties Brace for More (Post, July 20, 2006; Page A06)

Republican Candidate Linked to Abramoff Loses in Ga. Primary (Post, July 19, 2006; Page A03)

Abramoff Lobbying of White House Probed (Post, July 15, 2006; Page A02)

Texas Tribe Names Abramoff, Reed in Suit (AP, July 12, 2006; 7:40 PM)

GOP Activist's?Influence Slips Over Scandal (Post, July 9, 2006; Page A01)

New Links Between Abramoff, White House: Logs Show 6 Appointments There (Post, July 8, 2006; Page A02)

Official Charged in Abramoff Scandal: Interior Employee Received Gifts (Post, June 29, 2006; Page A03)

Abramoff Funds?Sent Through Nonprofits: Funds Flowed to Lobbying Campaigns (Post, June 25, 2006; Page A01)

Senate Report Disputes Ney on Indian Tribe (Post, June 23, 2006; Page A01)

Report: Ney Denied Aiding Abramoff Clients (AP, June 22, 2006; 4:59 PM)

Ex-Aide To Bush Found Guilty: Safavian Lied in Abramoff Scandal (Post, June 21, 2006; Page A01)

Safavian Found Guilty Of Lying, Obstruction (Post, June 20, 2006; 12:38 PM)

The Safavian Case Goes to Jurors: Prosecution Says He Kept Relationship With Abramoff Secret (Post, June 13, 2006; Page A06)

Abramoff Cohort Says SunCruz Killer Is Dead (Post, June 10, 2006; Page A11)

Safavian Defends Abramoff Dealings (Post, June 3, 2006; Page A02)

Ney Ex-Aide Details Abramoff Scandal (Post, May 31, 2006; Page A07)

Former Lobbyist Testifies Against Official (AP, May 30, 2006; 7:44 PM)

Hastert, Justice Dept. Dispute Inquiry Story (Post, May 26, 2006; Page A06)

Prosecutor Says?Safavian Lied (Post, May 25, 2006; Page A06)

Bill Would Ban Online Poker (Post, May 25, 2006; Page D01)

Logs Show 2 Abramoff Trips to White House: Secret Service Entries Indicate Visits by Former GOP Lobbyist in 2001, 2004 (Post, May 10, 2006; 10:33 PM)

Former Aide to Rep. Ney Pleads Guilty: Volz Will Be Third Abramoff Associate to Testify Against GOP Lawmaker (Post, May 9, 2006; Page A01)

Secret Service to Release Logs on Abramoff Visits (Post, May 2, 2006; Page A02)

Prosecutors Opt for Wide Probe of Ney (Post, April 29, 2006; Page A04)

E-Mail Trail From Abramoff Included GSA Bargain Hunting (Post, April 27, 2006; Page A07)

E-Mails Show?Dealings of Safavian,?Abramoff (Post, April 16, 2006; Page A05)

E-Mails Tie Former GSA Official to Abramoff: Safavian Attorney Objects to Disclosure (Post, April 15, 2006; Page A09)

Tribe Returns $3 Million Grant Linked to Burns (Post, April 7, 2006; Page A04)

A Force Behind the Power: Political Operator Tony Rudy Helped DeLay's Ascent (Post, April 1, 2006; Page A09)

Abramoff Is Sentenced For Casino Boat Fraud (Post, March 30, 2006; Page A01)

Prosecutor Won't Look Into Lobbying by Ralph Reed (Post, March 28, 2006; Page A14)

Court Grants Request to Question Abramoff in SunCruz Slaying Trial (Post, March 25, 2006; Page A20)

Lobbyists Foresee Business As Usual: Post-Abramoff Rules Expected to Be Merely a Nuisance (Post, March 19, 2006; Page A01)

Judge Refuses to Delay Abramoff Sentencing (Post, March 7, 2006; Page A05)

Analysis: GOP?Drive?To Attract Jewish Voters Stalls (Post, March 6, 2006; Page A05)

Awards and Honors (washingtonpost.com, March 1, 2006; 2:18 PM)

Promise to Shore Up Ethics Loses Speed: GOP Schedule Slips In House; Senate Panels to Act Soon (Post, February 19, 2006; Page A05)

Abramoff's Sentencing In Fla. Case May Wait: Defense Seeks Time For Ex-Lobbyist To Cooperate More (Post, February 18, 2006; Page A14)

Returns Keep K Street Thriving (Post, February 14, 2006; Page A01)

Bush-Abramoff Photo Authentic (Post, February 13, 2006; Page A04)

Time Magazine Posts Photo Of Abramoff Near President (Post, February 12, 2006; Page A04)

Obstruction Charges for Abramoff?Contact (Post, February 11, 2006; Page A06)

Lobbyist Told Reporter of Nearly a Dozen Contacts With Bush (Post, February 10, 2006; Page A08)

Contacts With Lobbyists Curbed: Senate Groups From Both Parties Drop Regular Meetings (Post, January 30, 2006; 8:03 PM)

U.S. Says Abramoff Tipped Tyco to GSA Move (Post, January 28, 2006; Page A04)

Bush Opposes Release of Photos With Abramoff (Post, January 26, 2006; 2:48 PM)

Scandal Threatens a Political Ascendancy (Post, January 16, 2006; Page A01)

In Abramoff Case, Most See Evidence of Wider Problem: Poll Shows Strong Support for Reform of Lobbying Rules (Post, January 10, 2006; Page A07)

Hastert Moves to Tighten Lobbying Rules (Post, January 9, 2006; Page A02)

Abramoff Probe Turns Focus on DeLay Aide: Lobbyist's Plea Agreement Twice Cites Former Staffer (Post, January 8, 2006; Page A01)

A Tribe Takes Grim Satisfaction in Abramoff's Fall: Desire to Protect Casino Revenue Made Coushattas Receptive to Lobbyist's Pitch on Access (Post, January 7, 2006; Page A01)

After Abramoff, a GOP Scramble: DeLay's House Colleagues Anticipate a Leadership Shake-Up (Post, January 6, 2006; Page A01)

In Florida, Abramoff Again Pleads Guilty: Admission Completes Corruption Defendant's Shift to Government Witness (Post, January 5, 2006; Page A04)

Bush to Give Up $6,000 In Abramoff Contributions (Post, January 5, 2006; Page A01)

Abramoff Plea Bargain: Former Lobbyist Receives Plea Bargain in Exchange for Testimony (washingtonpost.com, January 4, 2006; 12:00 PM)

GOP Leaders Seek Distance From Abramoff: Hastert to Donate Money Given by Lobbyist's Clients (Post, January 4, 2006; Page A10)

Analysis: Case Bringing New Scrutiny to Lobbying (Post, January 4, 2006; Page A01)

Abramoff Pleads Guilty to 3 Felony Charges: Lobbyist to Testify About Lawmakers In Corruption Probe (Post, January 4, 2006; Page A01)

Justice Department News Conference on Abramoff Guilty Plea: January 3, 2006 (washingtonpost.com, January 3, 2006; 5:06 PM)

An Extensive Web of Shady Financial Ties: Nonprofit Group Linked to Lawmaker Was Funded Mostly by Clients of Lobbyist (Post, December 31, 2005; Page A01)

Abramoff's Fall Is Surpassing His Rise: How a Well-Connected Lobbyist Became the Center of a Far-Reaching Corruption Scandal (Post, December 29, 2005; Page A01)

Sen. Baucus Returns Funds Tied to Abramoff (Post, December 20, 2005; Page A05)

2nd Senator to Return Abramoff Funds; Lobbyist Paid Columnist (Post, December 17, 2005; Page A02)

Abramoff Partner Pleads Guilty in Florida (Post, December 16, 2005; Page A07)

Democrat on Panel Probing Abramoff to Return Tribal Donations (Post, December 14, 2005; Page A04)

Plea Deal Near With 2nd Abramoff Associate: Kidan Has Agreed to Cooperate in Probes (Post, December 9, 2005; Page A08)

Lawmakers Eyed in Probe of Lobbyist: Ney and DeLay Among the Members of Congress Said to Be a Focus of Abramoff Investigation (Post, November 26, 2005; Page A01)

Abramoff Partner Pleads Guilty: Scanlon Admits He Conspired to Bribe Lawmaker (Post, November 22, 2005; Page A01)

A Jackpot From Indian Gaming Tribes: Lobbying, PR Firms Paid $45 Million Over 3 Years (Post, February 22, 2004; Page A01)
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