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If anyone thinks it’s only the Democrats who have a problem with these issues, I will remind them of several prominent Republicans who have had their troubles over the same types of issues.  Who recalls Ted Stevens?  Here's a quick reminder:

On July 29, 2008, Stevens was indicted by a federal grand jury on seven counts of failing to report gifts received from VECO Corporation and its CEO Bill Allen on his Senate financial disclosure forms, formally charged with violation of provisions of the Ethics in Government Act. Stevens pleaded not guilty and asserted his right to a speedy trial, which began on September 25 in Washington, DC, to have the opportunity to clear his name before the November election. However, on October 27, 2008, barely a week before the election, Stevens was found guilty on all seven counts.

Examples of corrupt officials are easy find, regardless of the party.  Tom Delay is another Republican example:

In 2005, a Texas grand jury indicted DeLay on criminal charges that he had conspired to violate campaign finance laws during that period. DeLay denied the charges and pled not guilty, saying they were politically motivated and the law he was indicted under did not apply until later, but Republican Conference rules forced him to resign temporarily from his position as Majority Leader. Despite the charges, and DeLay's Constitutional right to a speedy trial, the prosecutor has still not brought the case before a jury. In January 2006, under pressure from fellow Republicans, DeLay announced that he would not seek to return to the position.

It’s clear that the corruption of our public officials is a truly bi-partisan effort!  It is perhaps the only true bi-partisan effort in Congress.

Let’s audit Congress.  Let’s audit them every year. It’s not a magic wand, but it is a start!

Dan Murphy