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9780984304776: Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capital Hill
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ISBN 10: 0984304770 ISBN 13: 9780984304776
Editorial: Changing Lives Press, 2013

Sinopsis

Formerly Jailed Congressman Discusses Boehner & Others in New Book Out of the ashes of the Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal rises Bob Ney, the former Congressman of Ohio who went to prison for his role in the event. In his new book, Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capitol Hill (Changing Lives Press; March 2013), Ney shares his side of the story, naming names along the way and explaining why the US Congress hasn't learned any lessons from the scandal. In 2006, Ney pled guilty to federal charges of corruption and falsification of federal documents in connection with Jack Abramoff, a Washington super lobbyist-turned criminal. As a six-term member of congress, Ney found himself caught up in a culture of greed, backstabbing, and corruption that eventually destroyed his career. In Sideswiped, Ney recounts the events leading up to his resignation, his own guilt, and how a powerful member of congress and the Bush Administration officials played leading roles in both the Abramoff scandal and Ney's own downfall. One such figure is current Speaker of the House John Boehner, who Ney says persuaded Ney to step down as Congressman in exchange for a "comparable job" and legal defense money, offers that Ney says were never fulfilled.

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Formerly Jailed Congressman Discusses Boehner & Others in New Book Out of the ashes of the Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal rises Bob Ney, the former Congressman of Ohio who went to prison for his role in the event. In his new book, Sideswiped: Lessons Learned Courtesy of the Hit Men of Capitol Hill (Changing Lives Press; March 2013), Ney shares his side of the story, naming names along the way and explaining why the US Congress hasn't learned any lessons from the scandal. In 2006, Ney pled guilty to federal charges of corruption and falsification of federal documents in connection with Jack Abramoff, a Washington super lobbyist-turned criminal. As a six-term member of congress, Ney found himself caught up in a culture of greed, backstabbing, and corruption that eventually destroyed his career. In Sideswiped, Ney recounts the events leading up to his resignation, his own guilt, and how a powerful member of congress and the Bush Administration officials played leading roles in both the Abramoff scandal and Ney's own downfall. One such figure is current Speaker of the House John Boehner, who Ney says persuaded Ney to step down as Congressman in exchange for a "comparable job" and legal defense money, offers that Ney says were never fulfilled.

Biografía del autor

Bob Ney was born in Wheeling, West Virginia and raised in the Ohio Valley. Shortly after graduating from The Ohio State University with a B.S. Education Degree, he taught English in Iran where he developed a lifelong interest and love for International travel and cultures in addition to his own. His 25 years in political office began at the age of 26 when he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, then to the Ohio State Senate, and his final 11 years in office as a U.S. Representativ

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Editorial
Changing Lives Press
Año de publicación
2013
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0984304770
ISBN 13 
9780984304776
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
400
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