Reports: FBI invoking "Devil's Statute" in Missouri?

Monday, 30 March 2009 03:17

The Kansas City Star reports that the feds may be using the "Devil's Statute" at the Missouri state legislature, also known as Section 666 of the U.S. Code, "Theft or bribery concerning programs receiving U.S. funds."

From the Star:
The political culture in the state Capitol, those lawmakers talking with agents contend, has become tainted by pay-for-play activities in which virtually any legislative benefit — from committee assignments to gaining a hearing for a bill — comes with a price tag attached.

The price, they alleged, is typically a campaign contribution to a party or an individual lawmaker’s political committee.

“I think it is out of control,” one of the lawmakers said."

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