Editorial: Can't ignore Abramoff lobbying scandal (November 25, 2005)

"Although critics call the system of lobbyists and donors with specific interests paying for political campaigns legalized bribery, it is so difficult to prove criminal intent that prosecutors rarely try. The Abramoff scandal, however, is so potent that the Justice...

Abramoff probe looking into Congress, Bush (November 25, 2005)

The Department of Justice's investigation into disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff is looking into four members of Congress, more than a dozen current and former congressional aides and two former Bush administration officials, The Wall Street Journal reports. Rep. Tom DeLay...

Indianz.Com Service Note for the Holiday (November 25, 2005)

Indianz.Com is in vacation and we hope you are too! We hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday. Posting will be limited on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25. Please rejoin us on Monday, November 28, for the regularly scheduled...

Editorial: Abramoff worst scandal in decade (November 25, 2005)

"Washington is engulfed in a bribery scandal that is washing away any memory of the idealistic spirit that sought to transform Congress a decade ago The man who tolled its demise is one Michael Scanlon, former spokesman for then-House Majority...

Editorial: Settle Cobell trust fund lawsuit (November 25, 2005)

"Rather than spend 200 years and billions of dollars on questionable accounting, just settle Indian trust fund claims - and give the people the money to manage themselves. Virtually beyond dispute is the fact that the U.S. Department of the...