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xxxjay · 01-16-2006, 04:53 AM

WASHINGTON ? Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio), who has been accused of accepting lavish gifts from former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, announced Sunday that he would step down temporarily from his chairmanship of a key House committee.

In recent days, Republican leaders hoping to contain damage from the Abramoff scandal had begun to discuss removing Ney as chairman of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives.

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Ney's announcement was seen as an effort to avoid being forced from the post.

"I want to assure my colleagues and my constituents that I have done absolutely nothing wrong, and I am convinced that I will be vindicated completely at the end of this difficult process," Ney said in a statement.

Among its responsibilities, the Committee on House Administration sets the lobbying disclosure regulations, and Ney's implication in the scandal came as congressional leaders debated revamping ethics and lobbying rules.

Eight days ago, House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) appointed Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas), chairman of the House Rules Committee, to lead an effort to draw up legislation curbing the influence of lobbyists.

Abramoff, once one of the most powerful and politically connected lobbyists in Washington, pleaded guilty this month to conspiracy, mail fraud and income tax evasion. In his plea, he said that a member of Congress, identified in court papers only as "Representative #1," was a primary target of his gifts and influence-peddling. That member of Congress is widely known to be Ney.

Abramoff admitted in his plea to providing the congressman with, among other things, "a lavish trip to Scotland to play golf on world-famous courses, tickets to sporting events and other entertainment."

In return, according to the plea statement, the congressman agreed to back legislation benefiting Abramoff's clients. He also agreed to support an Abramoff client seeking a contract to provide wireless telephone service to the House.

In addition, the plea agreement cites a former House committee staff director who also served as chief of staff to Representative #1 as inappropriately lobbying his former boss on behalf of an Abramoff client.

Neil Volz, the staff director of the House Administration Committee and a former chief of staff in Ney's office, joined Abramoff's lobbying firm after leaving the congressional payroll in early 2002.

The charges against Abramoff and his prominence among Republican lobbyists have made the question of congressional ethics and lobbying reform the primary issue in the race to fill the House of Representatives' No. 2 leadership job, majority leader.

The former majority leader, Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), was forced to step aside after he was indicted in his home state for allegedly mishandling campaign donations. DeLay and many of his associates also had close ties to Abramoff.

Earlier Sunday, one of the top candidates to replace DeLay, Rep. John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), urged Ney to step down from his chairmanship.

"For the good of House Republicans and the good of our party, I think Bob needs to seriously consider stepping aside," Boehner said on "Fox News Sunday." "Not that he's pleading guilty or anything else, but I think he should do what's in the best interest of our party."

Ney, 51, won his House seat in 1994, when a GOP landslide gave Republicans control of the House and the Senate for the first time in 40 years. He has been easily reelected from Ohio's 18th congressional district, a largely rural region in the central part of the state, most recently with 66% of the vote.

NickPapageorgio · 01-16-2006, 05:27 AM

Can't say I am very surprised at ANY scandal coming out of Washington these days. I'mma get out of here though before the spinners have their chance at this thread. There should be some nuts in shortly to set the record straight and tell you how much of a liberal wacko you are for posting this.

devilspost · 01-16-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NickPapageorgio

Can't say I am very surprised at ANY scandal coming out of Washington these days. I'mma get out of here though before the spinners have their chance at this thread. There should be some nuts in shortly to set the record straight and tell you how much of a liberal wacko you are for posting this.

I will kick it off Bill Clinton's penis did it! Long Live Clenis!

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 06:30 AM

Imagine a conservative taking gifts and money in exchange for dropping shit into a bill.

I thought all conservatives did was read the bible and look out for our well being and fight terrorists.

SirMoby · 01-16-2006, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by spanky part 2

Imagine a conservative taking gifts and money in exchange for dropping shit into a bill.

I thought all conservatives did was read the bible and look out for our well being and fight terrorists.

With over 6,000 riders added to the energy bill it's quite obvious that the current regime is all about pork. Of course they're patting themselves on the back for cutting spending by .3 percent over the next 5 years by cutting retirement funds.

FlyingIguana · 01-16-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NickPapageorgio

Can't say I am very surprised at ANY scandal coming out of Washington these days. I'mma get out of here though before the spinners have their chance at this thread. There should be some nuts in shortly to set the record straight and tell you how much of a liberal wacko you are for posting this.

scandals always start to hit in the 2nd term

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 06:53 PM

Where are all the republicans? Usually you have some long winded come back involving slamming us un-american liberals.

bringer · 01-16-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by spanky part 2

Where are all the republicans? Usually you have some long winded come back involving slamming us un-american liberals.

i doubt you'll find any republicans peddling adult content and posting on gfy

CybermedAndy · 01-16-2006, 07:01 PM

Wow thats shocking

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bringer

i doubt you'll find any republicans peddling adult content and posting on gfy

Wow you have any more great comebacks. I'm writing them down.

Pornwolf · 01-16-2006, 07:07 PM

Nothing is shocking anymore. It's pretty sad.

bringer · 01-16-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by spanky part 2

Wow you have any more great comebacks. I'm writing them down.

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bringer

another zinger, you're killing me ....stop

bringer · 01-16-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spanky part 2

another zinger, you're killing me ....stop

id shut you down but this thread would drop to page 43 and a new one would open in its place. im printing the above picture out now as a reminder for my time posting on gfy.

xclusive · 01-16-2006, 07:16 PM

Fucking scum are ruining our country

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bringer

id shut you down but this thread would drop to page 43 and a new one would open in its place. im printing the above picture out now as a reminder for my time posting on gfy.

You'de shut me down. OOOOOOOOO scary. Why do I know if we met in person, you wouldn't be talking so much shite. Alas I'm a lover and not a fighter. Liberal kisses to you.

PixeLs · 01-16-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by xclusive

Fucking scum are ruining our country

Well, try to get used to it..

spanky part 2 · 01-16-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by xclusive

Fucking scum are ruining our country

You mean fucking scum are running our country.

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xxxjay Tube groupie. Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LoScandalous, CA Posts: 13,482	Another Republican Scandal WASHINGTON ? Rep. Bob Ney (R-Ohio), who has been accused of accepting lavish gifts from former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, announced Sunday that he would step down temporarily from his chairmanship of a key House committee. In recent days, Republican leaders hoping to contain damage from the Abramoff scandal had begun to discuss removing Ney as chairman of the Committee on House Administration, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives. ADVERTISEMENT Ney's announcement was seen as an effort to avoid being forced from the post. "I want to assure my colleagues and my constituents that I have done absolutely nothing wrong, and I am convinced that I will be vindicated completely at the end of this difficult process," Ney said in a statement. Among its responsibilities, the Committee on House Administration sets the lobbying disclosure regulations, and Ney's implication in the scandal came as congressional leaders debated revamping ethics and lobbying rules. Eight days ago, House Speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) appointed Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas), chairman of the House Rules Committee, to lead an effort to draw up legislation curbing the influence of lobbyists. Abramoff, once one of the most powerful and politically connected lobbyists in Washington, pleaded guilty this month to conspiracy, mail fraud and income tax evasion. In his plea, he said that a member of Congress, identified in court papers only as "Representative #1," was a primary target of his gifts and influence-peddling. That member of Congress is widely known to be Ney. Abramoff admitted in his plea to providing the congressman with, among other things, "a lavish trip to Scotland to play golf on world-famous courses, tickets to sporting events and other entertainment." In return, according to the plea statement, the congressman agreed to back legislation benefiting Abramoff's clients. He also agreed to support an Abramoff client seeking a contract to provide wireless telephone service to the House. In addition, the plea agreement cites a former House committee staff director who also served as chief of staff to Representative #1 as inappropriately lobbying his former boss on behalf of an Abramoff client. Neil Volz, the staff director of the House Administration Committee and a former chief of staff in Ney's office, joined Abramoff's lobbying firm after leaving the congressional payroll in early 2002. The charges against Abramoff and his prominence among Republican lobbyists have made the question of congressional ethics and lobbying reform the primary issue in the race to fill the House of Representatives' No. 2 leadership job, majority leader. The former majority leader, Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas), was forced to step aside after he was indicted in his home state for allegedly mishandling campaign donations. DeLay and many of his associates also had close ties to Abramoff. Earlier Sunday, one of the top candidates to replace DeLay, Rep. John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), urged Ney to step down from his chairmanship. "For the good of House Republicans and the good of our party, I think Bob needs to seriously consider stepping aside," Boehner said on "Fox News Sunday." "Not that he's pleading guilty or anything else, but I think he should do what's in the best interest of our party." Ney, 51, won his House seat in 1994, when a GOP landslide gave Republicans control of the House and the Senate for the first time in 40 years. He has been easily reelected from Ohio's 18th congressional district, a largely rural region in the central part of the state, most recently with 66% of the vote. __________________ http://donttellmehowtoruinmylife.com/ - http://www.jmdigitalmarketing.com/my...s-and-reviews/ - http://www.wouldyouhitit.org - http://shinyobjectreviews.com/

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spanky part 2 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,981	Imagine a conservative taking gifts and money in exchange for dropping shit into a bill. I thought all conservatives did was read the bible and look out for our well being and fight terrorists.

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spanky part 2 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,981	Where are all the republicans? Usually you have some long winded come back involving slamming us un-american liberals.