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Pennsylvania: Mike Manzo

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 11:20

Does Manzo's accusation give Hopkins a leg up? Not according to DeWeese

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

The shocking accusations from his former chief of staff that Bill DeWeese knew about illegal bonuses paid to caucus staffers for working on campaigns ignited a palpable buzz in the Capitol that could be felt from lobbyist scurrying in the rotunda to TV cameras focusing on the majority leader's office.

But the most pertinent question this fall isn't how Michael Manzo's "Bonusgate" testimony will affect Harrisburg.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 16:39

DeWeese calls allegations false, says Manzo has changed story

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

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Embattled House Majority Leader Bill DeWeese fired back at a former aide's accusation that he knew about illegal bonuses paid to House Democratic staffers, calling the accuser a "desperate, disgruntled former employee."

Michael Manzo, DeWeese's former chief of staff, made the explosive testimony Wednesday morning at a Dauphin County courthouse.

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Wed, 10/08/2008 - 12:27

DeWeese to hold press conference after session today

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

House Majority Leader Bill DeWeese (D-Greene County) will hold a press conference after the House ends session Wednesday, his spokesman confirmed.

DeWeese's former chief of staff Michael Manzo implicated his boss early Wendesday with "Bonusgate" when he said he "believes" his boss knew about the caucus scheme to distribute taxpayer-funded bonuses to state employees in return for campaign work. 

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Thu, 07/17/2008 - 11:36

Allegations from 'Bonusgate:' Manzo, sex and a non-working job

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Every day this week, PolitickerPA.com will publish an allegation from the "Bonusgate" presentment released Thursday by Attorney General Tom Corbett. Although the indictments have received intense scrutiny, many interesting stories within the voluminous presentment have still gone unreported.

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Wed, 07/16/2008 - 09:17

Allegations from 'Bonusgate:' Opposition research pervaded caucus

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Every morning this week, PolitickerPA.com will publish an allegation from the "Bonusgate" presentment released Thursday by Attorney General Tom Corbett. Although the indictments have received intense scrutiny, many interesting stories within the voluminous presentment have still gone unreported.

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Tue, 07/15/2008 - 10:21

Allegations from 'Bonusgate:' HDC angry over newspaper report

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

Every morning this week, PolitickerPA.com will publish an allegation from the "Bonusgate" presentment released Thursday by Attorney General Tom Corbett. Although the indictments have received intense scrutiny, many interesting stories within the voluminous presentment have still gone unreported.

PolitickerPA.com reminds readers these are still only allegations, and each person implicated is still innocent until proven guilty.

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Fri, 07/11/2008 - 14:08

Friday's arraignments: handcuffs du jour

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

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Thu, 07/10/2008 - 19:33

Bonusgate could be trouble for Western Pa. Ds, but others OK, analysts say

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

HARRISBURG -- Political analysts said that in the wake of Thursday's charges in "Bonusgate" western Pennsylvania Democrats, including House Majority Leader Bill DeWeese (D-Greene County) might have to worry about their jobs in November.

The rest of the caucus? Not so much.

The impact of the first-round of indictments will not be enough to reverse the state's leftward trend, pundits contacted by PolitickerPA.com agreed, because most liberal lawmakers still don't have a connection with the scandal.

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Thu, 07/10/2008 - 13:07

Charges filed against 12 in 'Bonusgate'

By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com Reporter

UPDATED | HARRISBURG -- The first phase of "Bonusgate" charges have been filed against 12 suspects, including former Minority Whip Mike Veon; Mike Manzo, former chief of staff to Bill DeWeese; and state Rep. Sean Ramaley (D-Beaver County).

Attorney General Tom Corbett's complete statement can be read on his office's Web site.

The complete list of indictments handed down:

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