FBI probe targets Christine DeLay's lobby work

[maddezmom]

Investigation of wife could mean ex-congressman is still being watched


By MICHAEL HEDGES
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle Washington Bureau

WASHINGTON — The FBI recently conducted interviews to find out whether former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's wife received pay from a lobbying firm without doing any work, a source close to the investigation said Wednesday.

The interviews could signal that the former House majority leader is still under investigation related to the dealings of ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and bribery charges.

Federal agents questioned former employees at the Alexander Strategy Group about what duties Christine DeLay performed for three years during which she was paid a monthly fee for a total of about $115,000, according to an official who spoke on the condition of not being identified by name.

Former DeLay aides Tony Rudy and Edwin Buckham ran the lobbying firm and employed Mrs. DeLay while her husband was a lawmaker. The Alexander Strategy Group, which closed this year, shared several clients with Abramoff, including Indian tribes seeking help with their gambling interests.

more:http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/politics/4168582.html

[TomInTib]

1. And here is the WSJ account

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2814707&mesg_id=2814707

[maddezmom]

2. hope this part is accurate

...show that prosecutors might target his wife in order to force a guilty plea from Mr. DeLay.

[TomInTib]

3. Yep. And are you serious about autism?

We are, definitely.

I have no time to get into it now, but if you are serious, maybe we will 'talk' later.

PM

[maddezmom]

4. yes, feel free to PM me

:hi:

[radfringe]

5. I hear

they are going to be on the cover of FAMILY VALUES magazine...

[AnneD]

6. Cold...

and snarky too.