Rep. Doolittle Inducted Into Public Citizen's Ethics Hall Of Shame

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Rep. John Doolittle has been inducted into Public Citizen's Ethics Hall of Shame.  Here are the highlights of his record:

  • Is under investigation by the Justice Department for his ties to Jack Abramoff. 
  • Steered defense appropriations for technology the military did not request to a major campaign contributor. 
  • Took action supporting Jack Abramoff tribal clients that contradicted his “anti-gaming position,” while taking tens of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from Abramoff and his clients.
  • Took action supported by two lobbying firms that employed his wife.
  • Short-circuited an FDIC investigation into the primary owner of a failed S&L that cost taxpayers billions. 

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