House leaders seek rules after FBI search of congressman's office
Congressional leaders urged formal procedures after FBI agents with a court warrant searched Rep. William Jefferson's office without notice. House leaders Hastert and Pelosi pressed for protocols within 45 days, while Gonzales and Frist voiced optimism about resolving the issue, and Boehner pointed to the Supreme Court.
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Former aide of Congressman sentenced in bribery case
Brett Pfeffer, 37, former aide to Rep. William Jefferson, received an eight year federal prison term for conspiracy and aiding bribery. He cooperates in a probe into deals between Jefferson and a Virginia investment executive. Case details include recorded conversations and a $100,000 cash briefcase found in Jefferson's freezer.
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Snow signals readiness to resign as Treasury chief
Treasury Secretary John Snow signaled he is ready to resign once a successor is picked, aiming to return to the private sector. Bush said he has heard nothing definitive, while Snow plans to attend a June finance ministers meeting in Russia. Possible successors include Stephen Friedman, Don Evans, David Mulford, Carlos Gutierrez, and Zoellick, among others.
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Scotland golf trip names in Abramoff probe public record
Federal trial reveals Rep. Bob Ney and former Christian Coalition leader Reed on a 2002 Scotland and London trip with Jack Abramoff. Nine travelers reportedly spent over 130000 dollars. Ney and Reed dispute sponsorship and costs, as Volz pleads guilty and prepares to testify.
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Portman Confirmed as Budget Director for White House
Former Cincinnati Republican congressman Rob Portman won Senate confirmation as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget replacing Joshua Bolten. Portman, 50, shifts from U S trade representative to craft the administration budget and defend it on Capitol Hill. President Bush praised Portman as a key economic voice while lawmakers debate the budget blueprint and funding shifts in appropriations bills.
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