Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA), the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee (and former chairman), is under investigation for earmarking millions of dollars in public funds for individuals who donated heavily to his political action committee. In 2006, Los Angeles federal prosecutors were in the middle of a wide-ranging investigation into Lewis. Due to a budget squeeze put on the U.S. Attorneys' offices by Alberto Gonzales, the federal criminal investigation has stalled for nearly six months due to a lack of funds, according to former prosecutors. "The lead prosecutor on the inquiry and other lawyers departed the office, and vacancies couldn't be filled." Lewis recently announced that he'll seek a 16th term, putting to rest speculation that he would retire amid the ongoing probe.
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Lewis will be gone. If he does get re elected a new honest AG will continue his charges. Only a fool would think he can get out of this crime. Lack of money is just giving Lewis time but he will pay for his crimes. He's on the watch dog list.
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