On the Ed Schultz show today, it was suggested that Democratic Rep. Murtha would not have made the withdrawal suggestion without first consulting some experts at the Pentagon. If he sought the advice of individual experts at the Pentagon, he may have been encouraged to give it a try.
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Michael Scanlon, Jack Abramaoff's former associate, 'pleaded guilty to conspiring to corrupt public officials and defraud clients, clearing the way for his cooperation in an investigation of his one-time partner...'
'The Justice Department asked that sentencing be delayed while Scanlon cooperates. He faces a maximum of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and repayment of $19.7 million to clients.'
