Texas Congressman Cleared in Finance Probe

[Snellius]

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An investigation found no violation of Texas campaign finance law by U.S. Rep. Martin Frost, who was accused by a state lawmaker of illegally funneling corporate money to state legislative candidates.

Republican state Sen. Robert Deuell, who brought the criminal complaint against Frost, alleged that only $60,000 of the $256,800 Frost's Lone Star Fund raised from July to September 2000 came from individuals who could legally donate to legislative candidates. Most of the money came from corporations and labor unions, he said.
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Frost, Texas' senior congressman, lost his district under Republican redistricting last year. He is running against Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions in a Republican-leaning Dallas area district.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4369867,00.html

[cal04]

1. we're not surprised either

Frost, a Democrat, said he was not surprised by the investigation's outcome.

"We are pleased this matter was concluded quickly and accurately," Frost said in a statement.

A message left at Deuell's office was not immediately returned late
Friday

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040731/ap_on_re_us/frost_investigation_1

[Nancy Waterman]

2. When I saw the headline

I was afraid that Delay got off. I am so glad it is Frost. I hope he beats Sessions, but I assume that is a long shot.

[SoCalDem]

3. Whew...so did I.. For Delay...I would furnish the rope

:evilgrin: