Oct 14, 2008Republican representative calls Hughes offer a bribe
Greg Hughes Representative under ethics investigation The House Ethics Committee concluded its inquiry Monday into an allegation that Rep. Greg Hughes tried to bribe a fellow legislator in 2006 by offering her campaign funding in exchange for her support for a school-voucher proposal. Rep. Sheryl...
The Salt Lake Tribunemore
Oct 14, 2008Mark Walker to plead guilty to violating election laws
Former GOP treasurer's candidate Mark Walker will plead guilty to a misdemeanor election law violation, his attorney said Tuesday, and will testify before a state grand jury expected to be empaneled to investigate allegations of bribery in the race.
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Oct 13, 2008Ethics committee doing business behind closed doors
Did you view the transcripts from the hearings of the Utah House Ethics Committee, which is probing allegations that state Rep. Greg Hughes, R-Draper, tried to bribe another legislator with campaign contributions? Did you hear the sound bites and watch the video on The Tribune Web site? Read all...
The Salt Lake Tribunemore
Sep 29, 2008McCain has long-term ties to gambling industry
John McCain portrays himself as a Washington maverick unswayed by special interests, referring recently to lobbyists as “birds of prey.” Yet in his current campaign, more than 40 fund-raisers and top advisers have lobbied or worked for an array of gambling interests — including tribal and Las...
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