Burns and Abramoff

There have been many news reports about the ongoing investigation into the ties between Senator Burns and lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Here are some of the available documents that have been referenced in recent news reports.

Letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales

A personal message from Conrad... (bottom of the page)

Many of the political contribution records referenced in news stories have been obtained through FOIA requests or requests for information from the Northern Mariana Islands. Other political donation information can be found through the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) database. The FEC site provides very specific information on individual, business, and PAC contributions.

Northern Mariana Islands Covenant Implementation Act

Summary and status from 106th Congress (1999) - S. 1052

Senate Report 106-204 for S. 1052

Summary and status from 107th Congress (2001) - S. 507

Senate Report 107-28 for S. 507

Sources: "Burns not giving money back to lobbyist." Billings Gazette
"Records Show Burns' Abramoff Meetings." Newsday.com. December 7, 2005.
"Burns seeks 'expeditious' review of ties with Abramoff." Billings Gazette December 7, 2005.