McClatchy: Similarities are adding up between Doolittle, Ney

[babylonsister]

http://www.realcities.com/mld/krwashington/news/nation/17115462.htm

Similarities are adding up between Doolittle, Ney
By David Whitney
McClatchy Newspapers

WASHINGTON - The similarities are adding up.

When Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif., stepped down from his position last week on the House Appropriations Committee because of the unfolding Abramoff investigation, he added yet another ominous similarity between himself and Rep. Bob Ney, the Ohio Republican who is the only member of Congress so far to have been brought down by the scandal.

Ney pleaded guilty to conspiracy in October and is serving a 30-month prison sentence for accepting gambling chips, luxury travel and other benefits in exchange for taking official actions that helped GOP lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his clients.

Doolittle has not been charged. But FBI agents raided the suburban Virginia home he shares with his wife, acting on a search warrant that can only be issued by a judge based on agents asserting there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.

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Lithos
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[Ecumenist]

1. I am so happy to see this happening---

I hope dolittle sees his ass go up on flames. I'll turn plaid with glee, so help me God!!

[maddezmom]

2. K&R

[babylonsister]

3. kick nt