Hastert under investigation
After all that bluster about the search of Jefferson's office comes this about Speaker Hastert:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert, is under investigation by the FBI, which is probing corruption in Congress, ABC News reported on Wednesday.
ABC, citing high level Justice Department sources, said information implicating Hastert was developed from convicted lobbyists who are now cooperating with the government.
Part of the investigation involves a letter Hastert wrote three years ago, urging the Secretary of the Interior to block a casino on an Indian reservation that would have competed with those of other tribes.
Hastert's Press Secretary told ABC in a statement: "We are not aware of this." Hastert's spokespeople were not immediately available for comment.
Of course, the implication is that Abramoff has fingered Hastert. This will be interesting to watch as it develops. And since Abramoff's generosity touched lots in Congress, Democrat and Republican alike, I wouldn't at all be surprised if we hear of more investigations.
I'm with Glenn - Search 'em all.
