>"Lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of conspiracy, tax evasion and mail fraud, agreeing to cooperate in an influence-peddling investigation that threatens powerful members of Congress."

(Good, maybe now they can start ferreting out the corruption and criminals from his testimony.)

“Words will not ever be able to express my sorrow and my profound regret for all my actions and mistakes,” Abramoff said, addressing the judge. “I hope I can merit forgiveness from the Almighty and those I’ve wronged or caused to suffer.”

(Hmmmm....is his conscience bothering him now that he's been caught? Is he truly sorry or has George Bush told him not to worry; he'll be the first one pardoned?)

I find it interesting this case has moved so quickly. Maybe Abramoff is THE man.
>"“Government officials and government action are not for sale,” Fisher said. “The Justice Department will aggressively investigate and prosecute these types of cases which have a devastating impact on the public’s trust of government.”

Besides bilking Indian tribes connected with casinos out of MILLIONS of dollars, Abramoff and other members of his lobbying team logged at least 200 contacts with the Bush administration on behalf of the Northern Mariana Islands. The meetings included then-Attorney General John Ashcroft and policy advisers in Vice President Dick Cheney’s office. ***The Marianas’ agenda included seeking friendly hires at federal agencies and preservation of its exemption from the U.S. minimum wage.***

(Oh yeah, this little tasty morsel will provide evidence of convenient money laundering of CIA drug money. I can see sweat breaking out on the brows on more than just a few high-ranking "politicians" in Washington.....LOL.
Perhaps Virginia, there still IS hope in the American justice <system.> FINALLY............a breath of fresh air!)