New Hampshire: Ted Stevens

February 13, 2009 - 09:05 pm

NEWS FEED: Blue Hampshire

Wik-Investigations, Anyone?

By Paul Twomey

I am trying to figure out what the Gregg office 'quo' might have been for the Boulanger/Abramoff 'quid'.
The Department Of Justice has alleged, and Todd Bolanger has confirmed, that:
a. On September 27, 2002, defendant BOULANGER emailed Staffer F that it was good to see him the other night and seeking Staffer F's help in preserving a $3.5 million earmark that was favorable to one of BOULANGER's lobbying clients, which earmark had been included in the House version of a defense appropriations bill.

b. On January 22, 2003, defendant BOULANGER emailed Staffer F seeking his help in defeating a proposed amendment to a defense appropriations bill which would have enabled an Alaskan entity to establish a gambling casino, thereby threatening the market share of Native American tribes represented by Firm B which already owned or operated gambling casinos.

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Wed, 10/29/2008 - 09:26

Sununu says Stevens should resign

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) thinks embattled U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) should resign.

"I believe it would be in the best interest of the Senate and the nation for Senator Stevens to step down," Sununu said in a statement to PolitickerNH.com.

Stevens was convicted earlier this week on charges relating to gifts he received from an oil contractor.

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Tue, 10/21/2008 - 18:19

Shaheen hits Sununu-Stevens link

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

[img_assist|nid=4331|title=Shaheen press secretary Caitlin Legacki|desc=Photo Credit: PolitickerNH.com|link=none|align=middle|width=420|height=315]HENNIKER-Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's press secretary wore a fisherman outfit to draw attention to a fishing trip U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) took with embattled U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).

In 2004 Sununu attended a fishing trip in Alaska with Stevens. A Nashua Telegraph story last week said that Sununu received reimbursements relating to the trip, which were funded by taxpayers.

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Wed, 08/27/2008 - 21:38

Shaheen jokes about Sununu indictment

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

DENVER-Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) said at a Democratic fundraiser that she hoped U.S. Sen. John Sununu (D-Waterville Valley) would be indicted, according to First Read.

Shaheen made the comment while discussing the election and Sununu often being called the most vulnerable Republican incumbent, but later told a reporter that she met it has a joke.

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Mon, 08/04/2008 - 16:00

Dems continue to hit Sununu-Stevens connection

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen's (D-Madbury) campaign says U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) should answer questions about a 2004 fishing trip Sununu took with now-indicted U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).

In 2004 Sununu attended the Kenai River Classic with Stevens and an executive from VECO Corporation.

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Tue, 07/29/2008 - 14:31

Update: Shaheen wants Sununu to return Stevens money

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

Former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Madbury) is calling on U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) to return money he has received from embattled U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska).

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Thu, 07/10/2008 - 20:46

Sununu using PAC to support national, N.H. politicians

By Brian Lawson, PolitickerNH.com Reporter

U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) is distributing money through his federal political action committee to support national and New Hampshire Republicans running for office.

According to FEC filings, Sununu's Daniel Webster PAC, has distributed $7,750 to New Hampshire Republican candidates and over $30,500 to Republicans running for the U.S. Senate.

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