Special Report
Murtha and the FBI: The Director’s Cut
David Holman | 9.29.06
How close did Rep. Jack Murtha come to accepting a bribe in Abscam? The full tape of his meeting with the FBI, now available for the first time, shows just how close!
How close did Rep. Jack Murtha come to accepting a bribe in Abscam? The full tape of his meeting with the FBI, now available for the first time, shows just how close!
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