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Dems call for inquiry into reports of Medicare bribe
USA Toady reports: Democrats and a legal watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, have asked Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate allegations that Republicans offered a House member $100,000 in contributions for his son's election campaign if he would vote for a Medicare prescription drug benefit passed by Congress last month.
Reports have alleged that an undisclosed republican told Rep. Nick Smith, R-Mich., that if he voted for the bill, business interests would contribute $100,000 to help his son, Brad, succeed him. Smith is not seeking re-election in 2004. His son is one of several Republican candidates running for the seat
Such an offer could be interpreted as a bribe that violates federal law.
December 5, 2003
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