by Helen Tansey ©
Jack Abramoff’s “tell all” book “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist,” released today, and according to WND is a “tell all” expose that has the halls of Congress abuzz while also reverberating out to K Street and beyond. Abramoff’s book is being billed as a “lifting of the gossamer veil” of just how monstrously corrupt the entirety of the congressional club has become.
Politico’s MJ Lee reports that Abramoff recalled having “100 congressmen in his pocket” and the Washington Post details how Abramoff and his team of lobbyists were able to gain access and control over congressional staffers by suggesting they come and work for his firm – [Read more…]