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Contractor That Ended Bill Richardson's Cabinet Bid Has Burned New Mexico Beforenew

So far there's no proof Gov. Bill Richardson had a hand in a suspected "pay to play" scheme involving a state contractor, California-based CDR, and campaign contributions from its founder, David Rubin. Nevertheless, the DOJ's investigation into CDR aborted Richardson's appointment as President-elect Barack Obama's commerce secretary.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Corey Pein  |  01-08-2009  |  Politics

Who Will Replace Rahm Emanuel in the House?new

The announcements of announcements of intentions to run for Emanuel's old job are coming fast and furious.
Chicago Reader  |  Ben Joravsky  |  11-24-2008  |  Politics

From the Archives: A.G. Appointee Eric Holder Soft on Corruptionnew

March 7, 1997: With 12 years' experience prosecuting public corruption at Justice, U.S. Attorney Eric Holder was a perfect choice to clean up a corrupt city. But after three and a half years, he may be moving on, and D.C. is still one of the most crooked cities in the nation.
Washington City Paper  |  Stephanie Mencimer  |  11-19-2008  |  Politics

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