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Ensign Votes Yes For a Personal Stimulus From His Parents
buzztok.com - 7/10/2009
Ensign Votes Yes For a Personal Stimulus From His Parents
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The parents of Nevada Republican Senator John Ensign gave $96,000 to his mistress and her family as a gift. According to a statement from Ensign's attorney, the money was given "out of concern for the well-being of long-time family friends during a difficult time." Gifts under ...
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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