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Lobbyist Abramoff Sentenced to Nearly Six Years

by John Ydstie, NPR
March 29, 2006

Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his former business partner, Adam Kidan, are sentenced to five years and 10 months each after admitting to fraud in a Florida gambling scheme. The sentences could be reduced as both men cooperate with other government investigations.

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  • All Things Considered, March 29, 2006
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