http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060116/ap_on_go_co/ney_abramoff" (emphasis mine)WASHINGTON - Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record), an Ohio Republican implicated in a lobbying corruption investigation, said Sunday he will step aside temporarily as chairman of the House Administration Committee.
"Unfortunately it has become clear to me in recent days that the false allegations made against me have become a distraction to the important work of the House Republican Conference and the important work that remains ahead for the House Administration Committee," Ney said in a written statement.
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Court papers released as part of Abramoff's plea to charges of conspiracy, mail fraud and income tax evasion detailed lavish gifts and contributions that Abramoff says he gave an unnamed House member, identified elsewhere as Ney.
In view of the obvious conflict of interest, it is correct for him to step down. Is he finished for good? Even if he could vindicate himself, the negative association will have an affect. So I think your hat will be right.rachmaninoff said:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060116/ap_on_go_co/ney_abramoff" (emphasis mine)
My hat says this one's finished for good.
Bob Ney is a politician who served as a Republican representative from Ohio's 18th congressional district from 1995 to 2006. He temporarily stepped down from his role as House leader due to his involvement in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal.
Bob Ney served as House leader for 11 years, from 1995 to 2006, before temporarily stepping down due to the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal.
Yes, Bob Ney pleaded guilty in 2006 to corruption charges related to his involvement in the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal. He served a 30-month prison sentence and was released in 2008.
During Bob Ney's temporary absence as House leader, Representative John Boehner of Ohio served as acting Majority Leader.
No, Bob Ney did not return to his role as House leader after his temporary absence. He resigned from Congress in 2006 and was succeeded by Representative Zack Space.