Nov 21st, 2008 · FBI agents arrested Boston City Councilman Chuck Turner at City Hall. He's charged with taking a bribe. It's part of a widening influence-peddling investigation that earlier capsized a noted member of the state Senate.
Apr 1st, 2008 · Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson resigned yesterday, citing "personal and family matters." But his departure comes amid growing allegations of influence peddling. Carl Greene, of the Philadelphia Housing Authority, and Ann Lott, of the Dallas Housing Authority, discuss the allegations against Jackson.
May 7th, 2007 · George Tenet is peddling his new book with an almost evangelistic ferver. Now, NPR's humorist gives his take on the former CIA director's book.
Apr 9th, 2007 · Amid turmoil over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, Bush administration critics are wondering whether the Justice Department is paying enough attention to the ongoing Jack Abramoff influence-peddling investigation.
Aug 7th, 2006 · The embattled Ohioan had said he'd run again this fall. But now seven-term Republican Congressman Bob Ney, under investigation for his role in the Jack Abramoff influence-peddling scandal, has announced he will not stand for office. Bill Cohen of Ohio Public Radio reports.
Jun 30th, 2006 · A doping scandal has rocked the Tour de France before the cyclists have begun peddling. Favorites Jan Ullrich and Ivan Basso are among a list of cyclists who have been banned from the competition, which starts Saturday. Ullrich won the race in 1997.
Jun 21st, 2006 · Former White House aide David Safavian is likely to see jail time after being found guilty on four counts of lying and obstructing justice. What does the verdict mean for others ensnared in the influence-peddling case?
Jan 10th, 2006 · The guilty plea of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff to charges of conspiracy and fraud have put a spotlight directly on lobbyists and their trade. Experts and guests debate how power is brokered in Washington and whether the current system should be or can be reformed.