i owe a few

Today the New York Times published an article about Jack Abramoff, a Repbulican lobbyist, pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy, fraud, and tax evasion. It is believed he tried to influence at least one member of congress, as well as offered government officals very expensive gifts in a ploy for their support. He became a millionare after representing the casino Indians, and through other work with Northern Marianas Islands. He funneled much of his earnings to friends campaigns, and payed for expensive vacations for government officals, republicans only of course. His tax return was also filled with illegal documents and he was charged with tax evasion. In response to his charges Mr. Abranoff released this statement.

Words will not be able to ever express how sorry I am for this, and I have profound regret and sorrow for the multitude of mistakes and harm I have caused," he said. "All of my remaining days, I will feel tremendous sadness and regret for my conduct and for what I have done. I only hope that I can merit forgiveness from the Almighty and from those I have wronged or caused to suffer. I will work hard to earn that redemption.

After discussing the matter for a few minutes with my father, he gave me the name of Martha Stewart. Though not a "historical" event, this conspiracy will definetley be in text books in years to come. She was charged guilty for lying to the government. She lied in an attempt to cover up her insider trading tips that her 3,928 shares of the company Enron would soon be worth nothing. The secret information was shared by Martha, Kenneth Lay, and other top Enron advisers and shareholders. Both stories share conspiracy, fraud, and illegal money.