New data: 26 congressmen bought out by Rep Delay

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Congressmen Caught In Rep. DeLay’s Web Of Corruption Under Fire

WASHINGTON – Twenty-six U.S. representatives received the maximum contribution allowed from former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s political action committee this election cycle, according to an analysis released today by the Campaign for America’s Future. The data, prepared by the Center for Responsive Politics, outlines $10,000 contributions since the beginning of 2005 from Rep. DeLay’s ARMPAC (Americans for a Republican Majority PAC).

The 26 members are ... Rep. Rob Simmons, R-Conn ...

Campaign for America's Future deputy director Ellen Miller said the members who took the money illustrate a culture of corruption.

“Looks like Rep. DeLay was trying to buy some insurance in case trouble came down the pike. Trouble is here,” said Miller. <snip>

http://www.ourfuture.org/press/releases/index.cfm?pressReleaseID=130