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Stevens: No Comment On New Bribery Charges

I just spoke with Sen. Ted Stevens' (R-AK) spokesman Aaron Saunders who said they are not commenting on the recent testimony from Bill Allen. Saunders said they are standing by the old statement they put out when Stevens' home was raided by the FBI. That statement, declaring that Stevens won't comment on the investigation "until it has concluded," is below.

But during a press conference in July, Stevens wasn't so disciplined, declaring that he'd paid "every bill that was given to us" as part of the home renovation. With Allen's testimony today, that line is looking more and more like the artful dodge it was suspected to be.

Stevens' statement:

“I continue to believe this investigation should proceed to its conclusion without any appearance that I have attempted to influence its outcome. I will continue my policy of not commenting on this investigation until it has concluded.

"I know Alaskans are interested in my views on the investigation. While I understand this interest and would like to discuss these issues in great detail, the interests of justice and our state are best served if I make my comments after federal officials complete their work.

"I urge Alaskans not to form conclusions based upon incomplete and sometimes incorrect reports in the media. The legal process should be allowed to proceed so that all the facts can be established and the truth determined.

"For over 50 years I have worked hard for Alaskans as part of our territorial, state and federal governments. And I will continue to do all I can to assure that government meets our people’s unique needs."


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Well, at least THIS chicken is coming home to roost. Thank God another one of these corrupt bastards behind their "Corrupt Bastards Club" (complete with fashion-statement hats and tees) may be getting his comeuppance.

Thank you, Muckrakers, for keeping the spotlight focused on these evil subverters of public service.

security code: "dress" -- how did the automated security service know I was going to mention hats and tee-shirts? Eerie. :-)

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I'll second Mrs. K8 on the kudos for Laura and Paul.

I predict a press conference about Sen. Ted Stevens's retirement at the end of this term by Wednesday of the coming week.

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tic toc tic toc ding!

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Hee, Ted wouldn't comment on it last night at the Alaska Republicans Picnic either.

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I'm still waiting for arrogant little Ben to be indicted. I wonder how you show a 'sense of entitlement' in prison?

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"How dare you investigate me...don't you know who I am? Mind your own damn business." Thanks Ted, it was a great picnic while it lasted.

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"every bill that was given to us".

That is so transparent. And as far as I am concerned, it proves that he is guilty. Otherwise he would have said "I paid every bill for every inch of construction on my home" or something similar.

I just wish the FBI would hurry up and that the US Attorney in Alaska would file charges against Stevens.

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As a longtime alaskan I gotta tell you how disgusting this man and his spawn are to all non-bush ass kissing people of this state, relatively few though they are. Stevens and son are an embarrassment to our state and crooks to boot.
Hopefully this stuttering fool and cretin son are sunk in alaskan politics and will disappear, much like our disgraced last governor who was obviously caught up in this mess but seems to be, so far, unmentioned. Alaska politics has a very bad image, largely due to this small group of ugly people. Lets hope it changes.

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hehehehehe...it's funny 'cause it's Ted... :-)

That so much corruption could take place in Alaska is not too surprising, really. Up until, well, NOW, Alaska has been too far off the beaten path to be of any interest to anyone Outside. Such impunity has let so many crimes pass under the radar for so long that it has led to the overwhelming arrogance exhibited by both Stevenses, Murkowski, and Young. And as we all know, arrogance breeds contempt. Alaskans have been feeling the contempt of our congressional delegation for years, if not decades. Remember when Ted called anyone disagreeing with him a LIAR(!) from the Senate podium? Who's the LIAR now, Ted?

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When the RICO charges stick, there will likely be forfeiture of the assets gained. Bye bye Girdwood retirement home. Ted will have to bunk at Spring Creek correctional facility a few hours south, in Seward from now on. With Bill Allen in an adjacent cell.

It's time for a still respectable US Senator to call for Ted's resignation!

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Time to put a cleaning pig through that series of tubes known as industry's 3 stooges, the Alaska Congressional delegation!

Security code "scale", as in when you weigh the criminal behavior on the scale of justice...

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...RICO charges...

Did I miss something? Variations on "Alaska RICO Stevens" in google news turns up zip. Various oil guys face bribery, fraud, and conspiracy charges and the Stevens have been named in court but I haven't seen RICO thrown around. I'd be surprised if Stevens faces Cunningham-like charges, much less looses all his property or spends time in jail soon. He's not going to plead guilty to anything with a sentence and a jury trial can be delayed a while.

However, unless Stevens can make an immediate case that he wasn't involved--which, after his house renovation, he can't--he needs to resign or get tossed from the Senate immediately, just for the sake of the most minimal levels of decorum required to alleviate plebian rioting focused on the Republic's Gracchan laws...ooops, wrong Senate.

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