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  1. It was a year full of turning points in Louisiana politicsRead the original story

    11 hrs ago | The Daily Advertiser

    ... of the so-called Louisiana Way. n The Buck Stops for Dollar Bill. The conviction of former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson seemed anti-climactic, once the whole sordid tale was told and he and his family were driven to political and financial ruin. ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, David Vitter, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Louisiana

  2. California School – Named after President Obama?Read the original story

    12 hrs ago | Freerepublic.com

    ... PM PST by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!) To: cakid1 They've got a William Jefferson Clinton School in nearby Compton, Ca. 12/29/2009 11:34:57 PM PST by rbosque (11 year Freeper! The real reason the left wants to ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Kern County, CA, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Compton, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Bakersfield, CA

  3. Turning points in politics in 2009

    13 hrs ago | Times-Picayune

    ... for its deadliest shooter. . The buck stops for Dollar Bill. The conviction of former Congressman William Jefferson seemed anti-climactic, once the whole sordid tale was told and he and his family were driven to political and financial ruin. His ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, David Vitter, Mary Landrieu, US Senate, Louisiana, Opinion

  4. TuesdayRead the original story

    22 hrs ago | Daily Report

    ... This was a crucial year for many Louisiana politicians, from Gov. Bobby Jindal to disgraced U.S. Rep. William Jefferson, says John Maginnis. "It was the quadrennial fallow year in Louisiana as far as elections go, but 2009 saw turning points for ...

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    Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Harvey, LA, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Louisiana

  5. Jefferson aides' sentences reduced, ailing niece awaits trialRead the original story

    Monday | Louisiana Weekly

    Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given major reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

  6. Needed: A Capitalism Vaccine to Stave off the Disease of Socialism

    Sunday Dec 27 | ISurfHopkins

    Former Louisiana congressman William Jefferson is going to prison for bribery. Apparently, however, the same fate does not await U.S. Senate bullies who this past weekend dangled a bribe, uh, "carrot" in front of Sen.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Senator Ben Nelson, US Senate, Kentucky, Daniel Boone, KY

  7. Top 10 ethics scandals of 2009Read the original story w/Photo

    Nov 28, 2009 | Examiner.com

    ... prosecutorial tool for fighting public corruption, this statute has been used to convict former Rep. William Jefferson, D-LA, and a large number of those involved in the Jack Abramoff scandal. During oral arguments, the Supreme Court justices ...

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    Related Topix: Best of 2007, Securities and Exchange Commission, Corporate / Securities Law, Law, Bernie Madoff

  8. Corruption Trial of Ex-Rep. Jefferson's Niece May Be DelayedRead the original story

    Sep 23, 2009 | Roll Call - Breaking News

    Dec. 26, 2009, 9:22 a.m. A niece of former Rep. William Jefferson whose corruption trial is scheduled to begin Jan.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charles Schumer, US Senate, Max Baucus

  9. Post a CommentRead the original story

    Saturday Dec 26 | Theadvertiser.com The Advertiser Lafayette news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Lafayette, Louisiana

    ... seven six-year terms between them; U.S. Reps. Bob Livingston, who was about to become House speaker, and William Jefferson of New Orleans due to scandal; U.S. Rep. Jim McCrery of Shreveport, ranking Republican on Ways and Means; and U.S. Reps. Billy ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Jim McCrery, Republican, US House of Representatives, Charles Boustany, Richard Baker, Democrat, Louisiana, Opinion

  10. Dick Polman's American Debate: The 2009 Public Misconduct AwardsRead the original story

    Thursday Dec 24 | Philly.com

    ... your consideration, in no particular order: Most Creative Dessert. Former Louisiana Democratic congressman William Jefferson was convicted in August on 11 criminal counts of bribery and money laundering. He denied all wrongdoing, naturally, despite ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Democrat, South Carolina, South Carolina Government, Home Listing, Home

  11. With so many corrupt officials off his list, Santa goes green: An editorialRead the original story w/Photo

    Thursday Dec 24 | NOLA.com

    ... cookies. Mrs. Claus had already had to take in the waistline of his red pants -- twice. Former Congressman William Jefferson won't be making Santa's list this year. And now, he had to meet with the accounting elves. Again. "All right,'' he grumbled ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, New Orleans, LA, Opinion

  12. Editorial: Santa goes green

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Times-Picayune

    ... elves to scratch another name off Louisiana's delivery list. Santa adjusted his reading glasses as William Jefferson's name came into focus. The former congressman was found guilty of 11 counts of corruption, including conspiracy to solicit bribes ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Opinion

  13. Ex-Congressman's Associates Get Reduced Sentences for HelpRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 23 | WHSV-TV Harrisonburg

    Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges.

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

  14. Ex-Rep. Jefferson's associates get reduced termsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | KNOE-TV Monroe

    Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges.

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

  15. Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington leaving postRead the original story w/Photo

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Times-Picayune

    ... successfully for a party endorsement of state Rep. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, over incumbent William Jefferson in the District 2 congressional race. Jefferson was facing federal public corruption charges, for which he was later convicted. ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, David Vitter, US Senate, Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

  16. Judge reduces sentence for Jefferson witnessRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 23 | Times-Picayune

    Brett Pfeffer, who served as an aide to former Rep. William Jefferson and testified against him at his corruption trial last summer, had his eight-year prison sentence reduced by more than half Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Prison, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

  17. The 2009 Daily Beast Political AwardsRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 22 | TheDailyBeast.com

    ... AP Photo The Jeffrey Dahmer Award Given to the biggest crime of the year involving freezers. Winner: Rep. William Jefferson Whatever you do, don't keep the evidence of your crime in the icebox. That goes for serial killers as well as public ...

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    Related Topix: US News, State of the Union, US Politics, Hillary Clinton, US Senate, Democrat, Hillary Clinton, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York, US House of Representatives

  18. Chairman of state Demos bows out

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Times-Picayune

    ... successfully for a party endorsement of state Rep. Karen Carter Peterson, D-New Orleans, over incumbent William Jefferson in the District 2 congressional race. Jefferson was facing federal public corruption charges, for which he was later convicted. ...

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    Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charlie Melancon, David Vitter, US Senate

  19. Ex-Rep. Jefferson's associates get reduced termsRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | WLOX-TV Biloxi

    Two associates of former congressman William Jefferson have been given hefty reductions in their prison terms in exchange for their help in convicting Jefferson on bribery charges.

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    Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

  20. Judge reduces sentence for Jefferson witnessRead the original story

    Tuesday Dec 22 | Times-Picayune

    Brett Pfeffer, who served as an aide to former Rep. William Jefferson and testified against him at his corruption trial last summer, had his eight-year prison sentence reduced by more than half Tuesday.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Prison, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals