Millions to set up Bush meeting

More trouble swirled around the disgraced Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff yesterday (Nov 10), after reports that he sought $9m from the leader of the west African country of Gabon to organise a White House meeting with President George Bush.

Who got the 9 million, and what did the President of Gabon, Omar Bongo get for his money?

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  1. John on 07 Dec 2005 at 1:11 pm #

    Unless the guy’s name is Bongo your comment sounds a bit racist???

  2. Bob on 07 Dec 2005 at 1:21 pm #

    Whoops, I’ve added added his name to the post. The president of Gabon is Omar Bongo.

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