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Bipartisan outrage greets word that the FBI raided the Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress
Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant.
 Hill office of Rep. William Jefferson William Jefferson can refer to more than one person.
  • William J. Jefferson, Louisiana Democratic congressman
  • Will Jefferson, English cricketer
See also:
  • William Jefferson Clinton, better known as Bill Clinton, U.S.
 (D-La.). Jefferson is the subject of a Justice Department bribery bribery

Crime of giving a benefit (e.g., money) in order to influence the judgment or conduct of a person in a position of trust (e.g., an official or witness). Accepting a bribe also constitutes a crime.
 investigation. It is unclear how lawmakers want congressional corruption investigated. Perhaps not at all.
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Title Annotation:Federal Bureau of Investigation raids office of William Jefferson
Author:Taylor, Jeff A.
Publication:Reason
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1U7LA
Date:Aug 1, 2006
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