One Down, Thousands to Go
Tennessee State Rep. Chris Newton has pleaded guilty to federal charges of bribery and extortion while in office, agreeing to sponsor a bill for a company for a $3,500 payment in a sting orchestrated by the FBI. Newton, who faces up to 25 years in prison, says he was caught up in “business as usual” on Capitol Hill. He served for 11 years as a representative and said he will resign in November, which means he’ll continue in office until then, drawing full pay and benefits. (Nashville Tennessean) ...Oh, then it really is business as usual on Capitol Hill.
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