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Ensign admits payment to Hamptons
firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 7/9/2009
Ensign admits payment to Hamptons
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From NBC's Mark MurrayEarlier today, we mentioned how the John Ensign story was getting stranger. Now an attorney for the 51-year-old Nevada senator has admitted that his parents paid Cindy Hampton (the campaign staffer he had his affair with), Doug Hampton (her husband, who had also worked for Ensign), and their children a total of $96,000. Here's the statement from Ensign attorney Paul Coggins: In April 2008, Senator John Ensign's parents each made gifts to Doug Hampton, Cindy...( ...
Ensign paid $96k to mistress's family
politico.com - 7/9/2009
Ensign paid $96k to mistress's family
— politico.com — Ensign's attorney says the payments were "made as gifts" and "complied with tax rules." (more) Ensign paid $96k to mistress's family

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tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 7/9/2009
Ensign Still Bringing Dirty Laundry Home To Be Washed
— tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — It looks like John Ensign's sexual dignity -- which hasn't been high lately -- has plunged to new depths. His lawyer has just released a remarkable statement saying that Ensign's parents paid the Hamptons $96,000 after he told them about the affair. ... (more) Ensign Still Bringing Dirty Laundry Home To Be Washed

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lasvegassun.com - 7/10/2009
GOP support for Ensign dwindles as new details of affair emerge
— lasvegassun.com — Sen. John Ensign appeared to be losing support among his Republican base Thursday as the lawmaker disclosed that his parents, who made millions in the casino industry, paid the family of his affair partner $96,000 around the time she and her husband ... (more) GOP support for Ensign dwindles as new details of affair ...

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Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News:  CNN Breaking: Ensign used campaign money to pay off mistress

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CNN Breaking: Ensign used campaign money to pay off mistress
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... gifts. After the Senator told his parents about the affair, his parents decided to make the gifts out of concern for the well-being of long-time family friends during a difficult time. The gifts are consistent with a pattern of generosity by the Ensign family to the Hamptons and others. None of the gifts came from campaign or official funds nor were they related to any campaign or official duties. Senator Ensign has complied with all applicable laws and Senate ethics rules. http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/07/09/19914... And then there's this: Sen. Ensign’s ...

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