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Ted's connections with: Don YoungTed Earmarked Funds For So Called Bridge That Goes NowhereThe proposed Gravina Island Bridge, also known as the “Bridge to Nowhere,” became a national symbol of wasteful congressional spending and driver of earmark reform. On Sept. 21, 2007, the State of Alaska officially abandoned the controversial project. Ted Stevens’ Federal Favors For VECOVECO Corporation And Its Subsidiaries Have Received More Than $95 Million In Federal Contracts Since 2000. Between 2000 and 2007, VECO and its subsidiaries were awarded a total of $95,777,803.40 in a total of 190 federal contracts. Ben Was Paid Over $70,000 By SEMCO Energy, Which Received $2 Million In Earmarked Federal Funds From Ted.Ben Was Paid Over $70,000 By SEMCO Energy, Which Received $2 Million In Earmarked Federal Funds From Ted. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Murkowski purchased a Kenai River waterfront lot at a price below market value, but set to increase greatly in value due to a new road funded by Murkowski’s own earmark of $6 million. Jack AbramoffRepublican lobbyist Jack Abramoff pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion on January 4, 2006. Prosecutors proved that he used “campaign contributions, lavish trips, meals and other perks to influence lawmakers and their aides.” Duane GibsonDuane Gibson is a former top aide to Sen. Ted Stevens (and was also a top aide to Don Young). Gibson was senior counsel when he left Don Young’s office in the summer of 2002 to join Jack Abramoff at the lobbying firm of Greenberg Traurig. Art NelsonArt Nelson, Don Young’s son-in-law, is a player in Alaska politics. Nelson is director of the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation, which received $80,000 from the Alaska Fisheries Marketing Board created through one of Ted Stevens’s appropriations bills in 2003. Kenai River Keystone DriveLisa Murkowski purchased a Kenai River waterfront lot at a price below market value. Soon the parcel will likely increase greatly in value. Why? Because a new road will go to it funded by Murkowski’s own earmark of $6 million. Don Young’s Way Would Benefit Alaska Delegation’s Family And FriendsSeveral aides and family members connected to the Alaska Congressional delegation own land that would be opened up to development by Don Young’s Way, also known as the proposed Knik Arm Crossing. Republican Corruption Scandal Engulfs AlaskaFBI agents took 12 boxes of documents labeled “Evidence” from Ben Stevens’ legislative offices during raids that rocked Alaska in August 2006. Specific items named in the FBI search for seizure included garments bearing the logos or phrases: ‘CBC,’ ‘Corrupt Bastards Club,’ ‘Corrupt Bastards Caucus,’ ‘VECO.’” |
 
Sen. Stevens got $2.7 million for pal’s road October 25, 2008 Stevens Took Campaign Contributions From Saddam Hussein Lobbyist October 15, 2008 NBC News covers Stevens trial and the Senate race September 26, 2008 When It Comes To The Wall Street Mess, Stevens Is Part Of The Problem In rare exchange with reporters, Palin avoids endorsing Sen. Ted Stevens’ political future September 25, 2008 
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