Dozens of House members scrutinized, report shows


	Dozens of House members scrutinized, report shows

jatfla

10-30-2009 6:23 PM

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jatfla says:

Well, well, well....a leak I like. We've known about some of them but what will actually happen? Since there's been this leak do you think anything will be done to expedite this? Sadly, they will serve out their terms and may even be re-elected. :~(

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