Ex-Oil Executive Ties Young to Alaska Corruption Case
</p> The oil executive, Bill Allen, was a prime witness in the case against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens (R).
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</p> The oil executive, Bill Allen, was a prime witness in the case against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens (R).
In preparation for his sentencing in an Alaska bribery scheme, former oil executive Bill Allen released a tantalizing tidbit about the long-running legal allegations swirling around Rep.
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Bill Shuster. </p> The Pennsylvania Republican was playing in the first Longest Yard charity football game when he and an opponent collided and he fell to the ground.
Democrats intend to offer amendments to the bill on the floor.</p> “Let’s see how it all falls into place,— Sen. Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) said.
</p> “We were surveying Members on one aspect of the bill,— one Democratic leadership aide noted. “We still have many steps ahead.
</p> It is troubling enough that the bill fails to add meaningful safeguards to a set of powers granted — often over strenuous Democratic opposition — during the Bush administration.
</p> Snowe said she and Nelson discussed several issues with Reid, but she declined to provide details.
Benjamin Cardin (D-Maryland) said legislation currently being considered in the Senate builds upon a 2008 bill that was supported by more than 50 Senators.
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</p> Republicans have twice blocked the measure from moving forward, saying they want to consider a handful of amendments along with the larger package.
</p> Asked if the move undermines Harkin’s leadership of HELP and his imprint on the historic legislation, Harkin replied: “No. Look, I just want to get the bill done, OK?
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