Grover Norquist, the president of the Americans for Tax Reform, has managed to maintain his influence among Republicans despite direct ties to the Jack Abramoff scandal, according to The Hill.

Grover allowed Abramoff, a longtime friend, to use ATR to funnel money from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, according to the Senate Indian Affairs Committee. The money went to Ralph Reed, who was concerned that his anti-gaming stance would be in jeopardy if it became known he was associated with a major gaming tribe.

At the time, Grover said the report glossed over a relationship he established with the tribe. Still, his organization took a $25,000 "fee" each time the tribe sent money to Reed, a Choctaw official said as part of the investigation.

In July 2006, The Washington Post reported that Republicans were avoiding Norquist due to the scandal.

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In wake of Abramoff scandal, Norquist is stronger than ever (The Hill 6/14)