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Thursday, October 20, 2011

As Justice Department Focuses on Buchanan, Competition Gathers - The Bradenton Times - Free News for Bradenton, FL and Manatee County

As Justice Department Focuses on Buchanan, Competition Gathers - The Bradenton Times - Free News for Bradenton, FL and Manatee County:

"The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation into allegations that U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan coerced former employees and a business partner to make illegal donations to his campaign.

A former partner in one of Buchanan's car dealerships has repeatedly alleged that the Congressman instructed him and other employees to make large campaign contributions that would then be reimbursed by the Congressman (a violation of FEC statutes). Buchanan has maintained his innocence and claims that the allegations are retaliation for a lawsuit between the two parties in which Buchanan claims the former partner owes"

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