Republican 'culture of corruption': Articles & Commentary 2006

The following are articles & commentary related to the main article Republican 'culture of corruption'.

Also see Articles & Commentary for 2003-2004 and 2005

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January

• Steven Thomma, "The Abramoff affair: where to place the blame. Influence: Both Parties in a Hurray to Define Scandal Before It Sinks In with Voters," Knight Ridder Newspapers (The Mercury News), January 15, 2006.
• Clarence Page, "So, the Abramoff mess is a GOP scandal after all," Houston Chronicle, January 15, 2006.
• Donna Smith, "Lobbying reform tops agenda for Congress," Reuters, January 16, 2006.
• Larry Margasak, "Ethics panels seen shying from action. Despite corruption scandal, lawmakers didn't launch probe," Associated Press (Boston Globe), January 16, 2006.
• Andrew Ferguson, "After Abramoff, Congress Fixes Wrong Problem," Bloomberg News, January 17, 2006. re Jack Abramoff
• Dee Ann Davis, "Advocacy - K Street Communique," DC Examiner, January 17, 2006. re K Street Project
• Steven Thomma, "With eye toward elections, GOP leaders propose new lobbying rules," Knight Ridder Newspapers, January 17, 2006.
• "House unveils plans to restrict lobbyist gifts. Spurred by Abramoff scandal, both parties race to prevent future fallout," Associated Press (MSNBC), January 17, 2006.
• Mike Dorning, "Republicans discuss ethics rules," Chicago Tribune, January 17, 2006.
• Carl Hulse, "House G.O.P. Leaders Propose Tighter Rules on Lobbying," New York Times, January 17, 2006.
• Richard Cowan and Thomas Ferraro, "Republicans propose Congress ethics reforms," Reuters, January 17, 2006.
• Dan Robinson, "US Congress Picks Up Speed on Lobbying Reform," Voice of America, January 17, 2006.
• Jeffrey H. Birnbaum, "Loophole in Lobbying Bill Leaves Wiggle Room," Washington Post, January 18, 2006.
• Sheryl Gay Stolberg, "Push to Control Lobbying Produces Unexpected Shifts and Alliances," New York Times, January 18, 2006.
• Jim Abrams, "Democrats Offer Solutions to Lobby Scandal," Associated Press (Washington Post), January 18, 2006.
• J. Jioni Palmer, "Curbing lobbyists' enthusiasm. Leveraging GOP abuses of gifts, travel, Democrats offer up new regulations, seek control of Congress," Newsday, January 18, 2006.
• Rick Klein, "GOP backs new curbs on lobbyists' influence. Scandal prompts bid to crack down," Boston Globe, January 18, 2006.
• Jonathan E. Kaplan and Elena Schor, "GOP unveils reforms," The Hill, January 18, 2006.
• Lisa Friedman, "GOP unveils ethics changes. Dems to offer their version," Whittier Daily News, January 18, 2006.
• David Espo, "Dems Ready Proposal on Code of Conduct," Associated Press (Brockton News (Nevada)), January 18, 2006.
• Don Yocham, Opinion: "The House That Jack Bought. Abramoff scandal tied to GOP strategy moves," Florida Today, January 18, 2006.
• Josh Orton, "Insider Trading in Frist and Delay's Office: Story Growing," Daily Kos, January 19, 2006. re political intelligence. See Jim Snyder, "K Street phones Wall Street," The Hill, February 15, 2005, for background.
• "Sweeney caught ... and complaining about it," The 10,000 Things, January 19, 2006. re John E. Sweeney (R-NY)

March

• Will Bunch, "Big donor to Rick's charity was seeking federal aid," Philadelphia Daily News, March 2, 2006: "The largest known giver to a controversial charity founded by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum made its $25,000 donation as the senator was working to win as much as $8.5 million in federal aid for the donor's project in Delaware County."
• Dan Froomkin, "A Compelling Story," White House Watch Blog/Washington Post, March 31, 2006.

April

• Dan Froomkin, "A Test of Relevance," White House Watch Blog/Washington Post, April 4, 2006.
• Paul Krugman, "Yes He Would," New York Times, April 10, 2006.
• John Byrne, "Former DeLay aide paid thinktank to advance Washington lobbying efforts. Policy nonprofit where Abramoff was director funded DeLay's overseas junkets," The Raw Story, April 12, 2006.
• Amanda Terkel, "Rep. Dave Weldon (R-FL): Part Of The Abramoff-DeLay Web Of Corruption," Think Progress, April 13, 2006. re Dave Weldon
• Mark Sherman, "E-Mails Cited in Lobbyist, Bush Aide Ties," Associated Press (Forbes), April 14, 2006.
• Murray Waas, "Cheney Authorized Leak Of CIA Report, Libby Says," National Journal, April 14, 2006.
• Larry Margasak, "Miss. Governor Helped Implicated Firm," Associated Press (ABC News), April 28, 2006. re Haley Barbour and the 2002 Election NH "Phone Jamming" Case

June

• Josh Marshall, Talking Points Memo, June 15, 2006.

September

• Gerald Plessner, "Is George W. Bush keeping Daddy out of jail?" GeraldPlessner.com, September 26, 2006.
• Judy Latham, "Iraq War and the Terrorist Threat: Journalists Discuss Controversial Intelligence Report," Voice of America News, September 28, 2006.
• Billmon, "Land of Opportunity," Whiskey Bar, September 29, 2006.

October

• Carl Hulse and Raymond Hernandez, "GOP informed of Foley's e-mails. House speaker told months ago, says congressman; both parties want investigation," San Francisco Chronicle, October 1, 2006. re Mark Foley
• Andrew S. Ross, "The Ross Report: The Republicans perfect storm?" San Francisco Chronicle, October 1, 2006.
• Cliff Schechter, "Republican Sexcapades: Meet The Real GOP," The Huffington Post, October 1, 2006.
• Maddy Sauer and Ann Schecter, "GOP Staff Warned Pages About Foley in 2001," ABC News, October 1, 2006.
• John Aravosis, "GOP Staff Warned Pages About Foley in 2001; Hastert calls on Attorney General to investigate his own party; More kids come forward," AMERICAblog, October 1, 2006.
• "Dear Media: You totally misread Denny Hastert's letter to the Justice Dept.," AMERICAblog, October 1, 2006.
• Joe Subbay, "Republicans happy to accept Foley's campaign money for other GOP candidates," AMERICAblog, October 1, 2006.
• Michael Gawenda, "Woodward's book damns Bush team," Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), October 2, 2006. re Bob Woodward
• "Powell 'warned Bush of Iraq quagmire'," The Australian, October 2, 2006.
• Jay Newton-Small and Laura Litvan, "Republican Lawmakers Scramble to Avoid Taint of House Scandal," Bloomberg, October 2, 2006.
• Adam Liptak, "Laws Involving Contact With Minors Allow Prosecutors a Broad Range of Discretion," New York Times, October 2, 2006.
• Evan Thomas and Richard Wolffe, "The Woodward War. Another book, another political blow. How the Bush team is handling the rain of bad news on Iraq, and what it means for Secretary Rumsfeld's future," Newsweek (MSNBC), October 9, 2006 (issue).
• James Drew and Mike Wilkinson, "The Tip That Toppled Tom Noe. Kidd's 'wrong choice' led to Noe's downfall. Political ties grew into campaign cash scheme," Toledo Blade (OH), October 9, 2006.
• James Ridgeway, " Scandals that Could Put Republicans in Jail," Mother Jones (AlterNet), October 12, 2006: "The Foley cover-up is just the tip of the iceberg. If the Democrats succeed in retaking Congress this fall, here are five investigations they should get started on right away."
• Greg Gordon, "FBI investigates Rep. Curt Weldon," McClatchy Newspapers (CentreDaily.com), October 13, 2006.
• Peter Wallsten, "Displease a Lobbyist, Get Fired. E-mails show Jack Abramoff's ability to influence White House staffing decisions through his highly placed friends," Los Angeles Times, October 15, 2006. re Ken Mehlman

December

• Paul Krugman, "A Failed Revolution," Rozius Unbound Blogspot, December 28, 2006.