In an exclusive report this afternoon, ABC News is reporting that newly elected Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada was allegedly implicated by convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff as part of his cooperation deal with federal prosecutors.
Reid was elected yesterday to the top Democratic post.
Abramoff reported to federal prison today.
ABC is quoting Reid as saying through a spokesperson that he's done nothing illegal or unethical.
To read the ABC News report, please click here.
In other U.S. political news, Trent Lott is back.
The former Senate Republican leader, forced to resign four years over racial remarks, was elected by Senate Republicans today to their #2 leadership post - minority whip.
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