What’s the Problem?

Ted’s and Ben’s connections and relationships and actions are under federal investigation. Click here to read about private industry firms and groups that got big benefits from Ted while paying huge “consulting fees” to Ben.

Federal subpoenas served on Seattle fishing corporations in November and December, 2006 sought records concerning both Ted and Ben Stevens. The Justice Department is investigating ties between corporations that paid Ben massive fees and actions benefiting them taken by his father Ted. Click here to see a chart showing some of these relationships.

Ben owned a secret option to buy into Adak Fisheries, which received through Ted’s action a special pollock appropriation worth millions. Click here to read more.

Companies who paid Ben more than $900,000 in “consulting fees” received more than $14 million from the Alaska Fisheries Marketing Board, created by earmarks of Ted. Click here to read more.