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Abramoff Ties to Russians Probed

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Posted on Feb 23, 2006

Boston Globe: WASHINGTON—The federal investigation into the lobbying activities of Jack Abramoff has broadened to examine his dealings with the Russian government and a pair of high-profile Russian energy company executives, according to documents made available to the Globe.

A subpoena in the case, issued this month to an Abramoff associate, says the US government is seeking information on Abramoff-related activities with ‘‘any department, ministry, or office holder or agent of the Russian government.” The subpoena, which has not been made public, was given to the Globe by a person who is involved in the case.

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