GOP Congress Shits Its Collective Pants

Republican lobbyist, Delay ally, and all-around immoral scumbag Jack Abramoff plead guilty this morning (to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion) in a plea deal that secured his testimony against high-ranking government officials. Batton down the hatches.

A great start to 2006.

AP: Abramoff Makes Plea Deal, Will Cooperate

Lobbyist Jack Abramoff will plead guilty to federal charges in Washington and Miami, clearing the way for him to cooperate in a massive government investigation of influence peddling involving members of Congress, lawyers said Tuesday.

As part of the deal, prosecutors were filing conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges against the embattled lobbyist....

...Any such plea agreement likely would secure the Republican lobbyist's testimony against several members of Congress who received favors from him or his clients. The Justice Department is believed to be focusing on as many as 20 lawmakers and aides...

Talking Points Memo has thoughts on the deal, as well as the actual documents of the charges.

PS- The Washington Post also dissects the scandal.