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"Команда Абрамоффа" – это команда лоббистов, собранная Джеком Абрамоффом во время работы в Greenberg Traurig, состоящая преимущественно из бывших помощников влиятельных конгрессменов. Их деятельность оказалась в центре скандалов, связанных с именем Джека Абрамоффа. 8 января 2001 года Абрамофф покинул Preston Gates & Ellis, чтобы возглавить отдел по связям с правительством в юридической фирме Greenberg Traurig, которая ранее характеризовала его как "непосредственно вовлеченного в руководство Республиканской партии и консервативного движения" и "одного из ведущих сборщиков средств для партии и ее кандидатов в Конгресс". Перейдя в Greenberg Traurig, Абрамофф привлек клиентов на сумму до 6 миллионов долларов из своей прежней фирмы, включая аккаунт Марианских островов. На вопрос в интервью о причинах перехода в Greenberg Traurig, Абрамофф ответил: "У них доминирующее положение. Это прекрасная возможность для меня и моих клиентов в новой администрации". В Greenberg Traurig Абрамофф собрал "команду мечты" из лоббистов, имевших опыт работы на лидеров Конгресса. В эту команду вошел Тони Руди, с которым Абрамофф тесно сотрудничал во время лоббирования интересов Марианских островов и eLottery, когда Руди занимал должность руководителя аппарата Тома Делея. Абрамофф нанял Руди еще во время работы в Preston Gates и перевел его вместе с шестью другими штатными лоббистами в Greenberg Traurig. Наем Руди стал одним из первых проявлений схемы, при которой Абрамофф напрямую нанимал помощников представителей, которых он активно лоббировал. Члены "Команды Абрамоффа" Тони Руди и Нил Вольц, бывший руководитель аппарата Боба Нея, впоследствии были названы соучастниками в деле о признании вины Абрамоффа по обвинению в лоббировании в интересах индейских племен. Кроме того, Кевин Ринг, Джон ван Хорн, Майкл Смит и Стефани Леджер получили секретные побочные выплаты от Абрамоффа, что противоречило политике Greenberg Traurig, и были вынуждены уйти в отставку. Ван Хорн получил 20 000 долларов от племени Кушатта через Capitol Campaign Strategies. Смит также получил выплату в размере 20 000 долларов от CCS. Муж Шены Теслер, Сэмюэл Хук, получил от Абрамоффа 20 000 долларов за номинальное руководство компаниями Абрамоффа, такими как Eshkol Academy и Grassroots Interactive. 31 марта 2006 года Руди признал себя виновным в сговоре с целью совершения коррупционных действий и мошенничества. Вольц признал себя виновным в сговоре с целью совершения коррупционных действий и мошенничества 8 мая 2006 года. Джеймс Хирни (Р), лоббист, признан виновным в сговоре с целью подкупа Фрейзера Веррусио и Тревора Блэкканна. Фрейзер Веррусио был директором по политике при конгрессмене США Доне Янге (Р) и директором по политике в Комитете по транспорту Палаты представителей во время председательства Янга. 6 марта 2009 года ему были предъявлены обвинения в нарушении федеральных законов о борьбе с коррупцией в рамках длительного расследования скандалов, связанных с Джеком Абрамоффом. Тревор Блэкканн, сотрудник сенатора США Кита Бонда, признал себя виновным в подаче ложных налоговых деклараций.
"Team Abramoff" is the team of lobbyists assembled by Jack Abramoff when he worked at Greenberg Traurig, primarily of former aides to prominent Congressional politicians. Their work is embroiled in the Jack Abramoff scandals. On January 8, 2001, Abramoff left Preston Gates & Ellis to join the Government Relations division of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, which once described him as "directly involved in the Republican party and conservative movement leadership structures" and "one of the leading fund raisers for the party and its congressional candidates." With the move to Greenberg Traurig Abramoff took as much as $6 million worth of client "work" from his old firm, including the Marianas Islands account. When asked in an interview why he moved to Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff replied "they have a dominant presence This move is an excellent opportunity for me and my clients with the new Administration." At Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff assembled a "dream team" made up of lobbyists with past jobs working for congressional leaders. This team included Tony Rudy, whom Abramoff had worked extensively with during the Marianas and eLottery lobbying while Rudy was serving as chief of staff to Tom Delay. Abramoff had hired Rudy while he was still at Preston Gates, and brought him and six other staff lobbyists over to Greenberg Traurig. The hiring of Rudy was one of the first instances in a pattern by which Abramoff would directly hire aides of representatives he was actively lobbying. Team Abramoff members Rudy and Neil Volz, Bob Ney's former chief of staff, were later named as unindicted coconspirators in Abramoff's guilty plea in the Indian lobbying scandal. In addition, Kevin Ring, Jon van Horne, Michael Smith and Stephanie Leger received secret side payments from Abramoff counter to Greenberg Traurig policy and were asked to resign. Van Horne received $20,000 from the Coushatta Tribe via Capitol Campaign Strategies. Smith also received a $20,000 payoff from CCS. Shana Tesler's husband Samuel Hook received $20,000 from Abramoff for serving as the titular head of Abramoff entities such as Eshkol Academy and Grassroots Interactive. Rudy pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on March 31, 2006. Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on May 8, 2006. James Hirni (R) lobbyist found guilty of conspiracy for bribing Fraser Verrusio and Trevor Blackann. Fraser Verrusio was Policy Director to Alaskan US Representative Don Young (R) and Policy Director for the House Transportation Committee while Rep. Young was Chairman. On March 6, 2009, he was indicted for violating federal anti corruption laws in the long running Jack Abramoff scandals. Trevor Blackann staffer for U. S. Senator Kit Bond (R MO) pled guilty to filing false tax returns. +"Team Abramoff" Name Former Position Post AbramoffAs of March 2001 Michelle Diedrick Shawn Vasell aide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Greenberg Traurig in 2003Tony C. Rudy Chief of staff to Rep. Tom DeLay (R TX)Alexander Strategy Group Alan Slomowitz Chief of staff to Rep. Robert Borski (D PA) Todd Boulanger aide to former Sen. Bob Smith (R NH)Cassidy & Associates Inc. Amy Berger aide to Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D WV) Padgett Wilson aide to Sen. Paul Coverdell (R GA), Rep. Nathan Deal (R GA)Georgia’s Federal Affairs Director (lobbyist for the state) Sara Rizzo Kevin A. Ring aide to Rep. John Doolittle (R CA) and Sen. John Ashcroft (R MO)Barnes & Thornburg LLP Julie Plocki Susan RalstonAssistant to Karl Rove and George W. Bush Jon W. van HorneFounded VHT Law PLLC with Shana TeslerPer Washington Post Edward P. AyoobAide to Sen. Harry Reid (D NV)Barnes & Thornburg LLPWill BrookeAide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Linsey Crisler Duane R. GibsonAide to Rep. Don Young (R AK)Shana Tesler (Hook)Clinton White House officialFounded VHT PLLC with Jon W. van HorneJames Forrest Miller Brigham PierceAide to Rep. Jim Santini (D NV)Ronald L. PlattAide to Sen. Lloyd M. Bentsen (D TX)Stephanie Leger ShortAide to Sen. John Breaux (D LA)Louisiana's Director of State/Federal Relations (lobbyist for the state)Michael D. Smithworked for Gore Lieberman 2000 campaignCornerstone Government AffairsNeil VolzChief of staff to Rep. Robert Ney (R OH)Barnes & Thornburg LLPMichael E. WilliamsNRA lobbyist
Boldface names have pleaded guilty or are identified in the criminal indictments/plea documents.
"Команда Абрамоффа"
"Team Abramoff" is the team of lobbyists assembled by Jack Abramoff when he worked at Greenberg Traurig, primarily of former aides to prominent Congressional politicians. Their work is embroiled in the Jack Abramoff scandals. On January 8, 2001, Abramoff left Preston Gates & Ellis to join the Government Relations division of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, which once described him as "directly involved in the Republican party and conservative movement leadership structures" and "one of the leading fund raisers for the party and its congressional candidates." With the move to Greenberg Traurig Abramoff took as much as $6 million worth of client "work" from his old firm, including the Marianas Islands account. When asked in an interview why he moved to Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff replied "they have a dominant presence This move is an excellent opportunity for me and my clients with the new Administration." At Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff assembled a "dream team" made up of lobbyists with past jobs working for congressional leaders. This team included Tony Rudy, whom Abramoff had worked extensively with during the Marianas and eLottery lobbying while Rudy was serving as chief of staff to Tom Delay. Abramoff had hired Rudy while he was still at Preston Gates, and brought him and six other staff lobbyists over to Greenberg Traurig. The hiring of Rudy was one of the first instances in a pattern by which Abramoff would directly hire aides of representatives he was actively lobbying. Team Abramoff members Rudy and Neil Volz, Bob Ney's former chief of staff, were later named as unindicted coconspirators in Abramoff's guilty plea in the Indian lobbying scandal. In addition, Kevin Ring, Jon van Horne, Michael Smith and Stephanie Leger received secret side payments from Abramoff counter to Greenberg Traurig policy and were asked to resign. Van Horne received $20,000 from the Coushatta Tribe via Capitol Campaign Strategies. Smith also received a $20,000 payoff from CCS. Shana Tesler's husband Samuel Hook received $20,000 from Abramoff for serving as the titular head of Abramoff entities such as Eshkol Academy and Grassroots Interactive. Rudy pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on March 31, 2006. Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on May 8, 2006. James Hirni (R) lobbyist found guilty of conspiracy for bribing Fraser Verrusio and Trevor Blackann. Fraser Verrusio was Policy Director to Alaskan US Representative Don Young (R) and Policy Director for the House Transportation Committee while Rep. Young was Chairman. On March 6, 2009, he was indicted for violating federal anti corruption laws in the long running Jack Abramoff scandals. Trevor Blackann staffer for U. S. Senator Kit Bond (R MO) pled guilty to filing false tax returns. +"Team Abramoff" Name Former Position Post AbramoffAs of March 2001 Michelle Diedrick Shawn Vasell aide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Greenberg Traurig in 2003Tony C. Rudy Chief of staff to Rep. Tom DeLay (R TX)Alexander Strategy Group Alan Slomowitz Chief of staff to Rep. Robert Borski (D PA) Todd Boulanger aide to former Sen. Bob Smith (R NH)Cassidy & Associates Inc. Amy Berger aide to Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D WV) Padgett Wilson aide to Sen. Paul Coverdell (R GA), Rep. Nathan Deal (R GA)Georgia’s Federal Affairs Director (lobbyist for the state) Sara Rizzo Kevin A. Ring aide to Rep. John Doolittle (R CA) and Sen. John Ashcroft (R MO)Barnes & Thornburg LLP Julie Plocki Susan RalstonAssistant to Karl Rove and George W. Bush Jon W. van HorneFounded VHT Law PLLC with Shana TeslerPer Washington Post Edward P. AyoobAide to Sen. Harry Reid (D NV)Barnes & Thornburg LLPWill BrookeAide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Linsey Crisler Duane R. GibsonAide to Rep. Don Young (R AK)Shana Tesler (Hook)Clinton White House officialFounded VHT PLLC with Jon W. van HorneJames Forrest Miller Brigham PierceAide to Rep. Jim Santini (D NV)Ronald L. PlattAide to Sen. Lloyd M. Bentsen (D TX)Stephanie Leger ShortAide to Sen. John Breaux (D LA)Louisiana's Director of State/Federal Relations (lobbyist for the state)Michael D. Smithworked for Gore Lieberman 2000 campaignCornerstone Government AffairsNeil VolzChief of staff to Rep. Robert Ney (R OH)Barnes & Thornburg LLPMichael E. WilliamsNRA lobbyist
Boldface names have pleaded guilty or are identified in the criminal indictments/plea documents.
Имя | Бывшая должность | После Абрамоффа
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По состоянию на март 2001 года | |
Мишель Дидрик | Помощник сенатора Конрада Бернса (R MT) | Greenberg Traurig в 2003 году
Тони К. Руди | Руководитель аппарата конгрессмена Тома Делея (R TX) | Alexander Strategy Group
Алан Сломовиц | Руководитель аппарата конгрессмена Роберта Борски (D PA) |
Тодд Боулангер | Помощник бывшего сенатора Боба Смита (R NH) | Cassidy & Associates Inc.
Эми Бергер | Помощник сенатора Джона Д. Рокфеллера IV (D WV) |
Паджет Вильсон | Помощник сенатора Пола Ризверделла (R GA), конгрессмена Натана Дила (R GA) | Директор по федеральным делам Джорджии (лоббист штата)
Кевин Саразо | Помощник конгрессмена Джона Дулиттла (R CA) и сенатора Джона Эшкрофта (R MO) | Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Джули Плоцки | |
Сьюзан Ралстон | Помощник Карла Роува и Джорджа Буша |
Джон Ван Хорн | | Основал VHT Law PLLC с Шаной Теслер
По Washington Post | |
Эдвард П. Айоуб | Помощник сенатора Гарри Рейда (D NV) | Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Уилл Брук | Помощник сенатора Конрада Бернса (R MT) |
Линси Крислер | |
Дуэйн Р. Гибсон | Помощник конгрессмена Дона Янга (R AK) |
Шана Теслер (Хук) | Сотрудник Белого дома при Клинтоне | Основала VHT PLLC с Джоном Ван Хорном
Джеймс Форрест Миллер | |
Бригхэм Пирс | Помощник конгрессмена Джима Сантини (D NV) |
Рональд Л. Плэтт | Помощник сенатора Ллойда М. Бентсена (D TX) |
Стефани Леджер Шорт | Помощник сенатора Джона Бро (D LA) | Директор по делам штата/федеральным связям штата Луизиана (лоббист штата)
Майкл Д. Смит | Работал в избирательной кампании Гора-Либермана 2000 года | Cornerstone Government Affairs
Нил Вольц | Руководитель аппарата конгрессмена Боба Нея (R OH) | Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Майкл Э. Уильямс | Лоббист NRA |
"Team Abramoff" is the team of lobbyists assembled by Jack Abramoff when he worked at Greenberg Traurig, primarily of former aides to prominent Congressional politicians. Their work is embroiled in the Jack Abramoff scandals. On January 8, 2001, Abramoff left Preston Gates & Ellis to join the Government Relations division of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, which once described him as "directly involved in the Republican party and conservative movement leadership structures" and "one of the leading fund raisers for the party and its congressional candidates." With the move to Greenberg Traurig Abramoff took as much as $6 million worth of client "work" from his old firm, including the Marianas Islands account. When asked in an interview why he moved to Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff replied "they have a dominant presence This move is an excellent opportunity for me and my clients with the new Administration." At Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff assembled a "dream team" made up of lobbyists with past jobs working for congressional leaders. This team included Tony Rudy, whom Abramoff had worked extensively with during the Marianas and eLottery lobbying while Rudy was serving as chief of staff to Tom Delay. Abramoff had hired Rudy while he was still at Preston Gates, and brought him and six other staff lobbyists over to Greenberg Traurig. The hiring of Rudy was one of the first instances in a pattern by which Abramoff would directly hire aides of representatives he was actively lobbying. Team Abramoff members Rudy and Neil Volz, Bob Ney's former chief of staff, were later named as unindicted coconspirators in Abramoff's guilty plea in the Indian lobbying scandal. In addition, Kevin Ring, Jon van Horne, Michael Smith and Stephanie Leger received secret side payments from Abramoff counter to Greenberg Traurig policy and were asked to resign. Van Horne received $20,000 from the Coushatta Tribe via Capitol Campaign Strategies. Smith also received a $20,000 payoff from CCS. Shana Tesler's husband Samuel Hook received $20,000 from Abramoff for serving as the titular head of Abramoff entities such as Eshkol Academy and Grassroots Interactive. Rudy pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on March 31, 2006. Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on May 8, 2006. James Hirni (R) lobbyist found guilty of conspiracy for bribing Fraser Verrusio and Trevor Blackann. Fraser Verrusio was Policy Director to Alaskan US Representative Don Young (R) and Policy Director for the House Transportation Committee while Rep. Young was Chairman. On March 6, 2009, he was indicted for violating federal anti corruption laws in the long running Jack Abramoff scandals. Trevor Blackann staffer for U. S. Senator Kit Bond (R MO) pled guilty to filing false tax returns. +"Team Abramoff" Name Former Position Post AbramoffAs of March 2001 Michelle Diedrick Shawn Vasell aide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Greenberg Traurig in 2003Tony C. Rudy Chief of staff to Rep. Tom DeLay (R TX)Alexander Strategy Group Alan Slomowitz Chief of staff to Rep. Robert Borski (D PA) Todd Boulanger aide to former Sen. Bob Smith (R NH)Cassidy & Associates Inc. Amy Berger aide to Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D WV) Padgett Wilson aide to Sen. Paul Coverdell (R GA), Rep. Nathan Deal (R GA)Georgia’s Federal Affairs Director (lobbyist for the state) Sara Rizzo Kevin A. Ring aide to Rep. John Doolittle (R CA) and Sen. John Ashcroft (R MO)Barnes & Thornburg LLP Julie Plocki Susan RalstonAssistant to Karl Rove and George W. Bush Jon W. van HorneFounded VHT Law PLLC with Shana TeslerPer Washington Post Edward P. AyoobAide to Sen. Harry Reid (D NV)Barnes & Thornburg LLPWill BrookeAide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Linsey Crisler Duane R. GibsonAide to Rep. Don Young (R AK)Shana Tesler (Hook)Clinton White House officialFounded VHT PLLC with Jon W. van HorneJames Forrest Miller Brigham PierceAide to Rep. Jim Santini (D NV)Ronald L. PlattAide to Sen. Lloyd M. Bentsen (D TX)Stephanie Leger ShortAide to Sen. John Breaux (D LA)Louisiana's Director of State/Federal Relations (lobbyist for the state)Michael D. Smithworked for Gore Lieberman 2000 campaignCornerstone Government AffairsNeil VolzChief of staff to Rep. Robert Ney (R OH)Barnes & Thornburg LLPMichael E. WilliamsNRA lobbyist
Boldface names have pleaded guilty or are identified in the criminal indictments/plea documents.
**Жирным шрифтом** выделены имена тех, кто признал себя виновным или фигурирует в уголовных обвинениях/документах о признании вины.
"Team Abramoff" is the team of lobbyists assembled by Jack Abramoff when he worked at Greenberg Traurig, primarily of former aides to prominent Congressional politicians. Their work is embroiled in the Jack Abramoff scandals. On January 8, 2001, Abramoff left Preston Gates & Ellis to join the Government Relations division of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, which once described him as "directly involved in the Republican party and conservative movement leadership structures" and "one of the leading fund raisers for the party and its congressional candidates." With the move to Greenberg Traurig Abramoff took as much as $6 million worth of client "work" from his old firm, including the Marianas Islands account. When asked in an interview why he moved to Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff replied "they have a dominant presence This move is an excellent opportunity for me and my clients with the new Administration." At Greenberg Traurig, Abramoff assembled a "dream team" made up of lobbyists with past jobs working for congressional leaders. This team included Tony Rudy, whom Abramoff had worked extensively with during the Marianas and eLottery lobbying while Rudy was serving as chief of staff to Tom Delay. Abramoff had hired Rudy while he was still at Preston Gates, and brought him and six other staff lobbyists over to Greenberg Traurig. The hiring of Rudy was one of the first instances in a pattern by which Abramoff would directly hire aides of representatives he was actively lobbying. Team Abramoff members Rudy and Neil Volz, Bob Ney's former chief of staff, were later named as unindicted coconspirators in Abramoff's guilty plea in the Indian lobbying scandal. In addition, Kevin Ring, Jon van Horne, Michael Smith and Stephanie Leger received secret side payments from Abramoff counter to Greenberg Traurig policy and were asked to resign. Van Horne received $20,000 from the Coushatta Tribe via Capitol Campaign Strategies. Smith also received a $20,000 payoff from CCS. Shana Tesler's husband Samuel Hook received $20,000 from Abramoff for serving as the titular head of Abramoff entities such as Eshkol Academy and Grassroots Interactive. Rudy pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on March 31, 2006. Volz pleaded guilty to conspiracy for corruption and fraud on May 8, 2006. James Hirni (R) lobbyist found guilty of conspiracy for bribing Fraser Verrusio and Trevor Blackann. Fraser Verrusio was Policy Director to Alaskan US Representative Don Young (R) and Policy Director for the House Transportation Committee while Rep. Young was Chairman. On March 6, 2009, he was indicted for violating federal anti corruption laws in the long running Jack Abramoff scandals. Trevor Blackann staffer for U. S. Senator Kit Bond (R MO) pled guilty to filing false tax returns. +"Team Abramoff" Name Former Position Post AbramoffAs of March 2001 Michelle Diedrick Shawn Vasell aide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Greenberg Traurig in 2003Tony C. Rudy Chief of staff to Rep. Tom DeLay (R TX)Alexander Strategy Group Alan Slomowitz Chief of staff to Rep. Robert Borski (D PA) Todd Boulanger aide to former Sen. Bob Smith (R NH)Cassidy & Associates Inc. Amy Berger aide to Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D WV) Padgett Wilson aide to Sen. Paul Coverdell (R GA), Rep. Nathan Deal (R GA)Georgia’s Federal Affairs Director (lobbyist for the state) Sara Rizzo Kevin A. Ring aide to Rep. John Doolittle (R CA) and Sen. John Ashcroft (R MO)Barnes & Thornburg LLP Julie Plocki Susan RalstonAssistant to Karl Rove and George W. Bush Jon W. van HorneFounded VHT Law PLLC with Shana TeslerPer Washington Post Edward P. AyoobAide to Sen. Harry Reid (D NV)Barnes & Thornburg LLPWill BrookeAide to Sen. Conrad Burns (R MT)Linsey Crisler Duane R. GibsonAide to Rep. Don Young (R AK)Shana Tesler (Hook)Clinton White House officialFounded VHT PLLC with Jon W. van HorneJames Forrest Miller Brigham PierceAide to Rep. Jim Santini (D NV)Ronald L. PlattAide to Sen. Lloyd M. Bentsen (D TX)Stephanie Leger ShortAide to Sen. John Breaux (D LA)Louisiana's Director of State/Federal Relations (lobbyist for the state)Michael D. Smithworked for Gore Lieberman 2000 campaignCornerstone Government AffairsNeil VolzChief of staff to Rep. Robert Ney (R OH)Barnes & Thornburg LLPMichael E. WilliamsNRA lobbyist
Boldface names have pleaded guilty or are identified in the criminal indictments/plea documents.