Let this be a lesson: 2008 a bad year for political bad guys

By Josh Israel

Is it open season on ethically-challenged pols? The latest to fall is Democratic Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, taken into federal custo

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Doolittle":

"… though Goode has requested a re-count).* California Republican Congressman John Doolittle did not seek reelection, amid investigation of his ties to convicted felon …"

To Panama and Back

By Kevin Bogardus

Contractor implicated in Cunningham bribery scandal sponsored 2000 trip for aide

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Doolittle":

"… e 2004 trips to San Diego.Greg Orlando, then legislative director for Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif., and Damon Nelson, legislative director for Rep. Devin Nune …"

Abramoff travel ties

By Anupama Narayanswamy and Alex Knott

Disgraced lobbyist's firm, clients sponsored more than a dozen congressional trips

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Doolittle":

"… 2001 visit to Puerto Rico by David Lopez, then chief of staff to Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif., that cost more than $1,300.Roché did not return calls seeking …"