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Capitol Watchdogs Fret Over Rise in 'Honest Graft' Land Deals »

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A series of questionable land deals involving U.S. lawmakers have raised alarms among government watchdogs. Experts say the deals follow the same pattern. A lawmaker buys up cheap property. Then they push for changes in law or a shot of federal spending which boosts the value of the property. When the price surges, the property is sold, sometimes n

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  • Avg rating: (+6/-0 6)DoseASpinoza
    DoseASpinoza
    May 20, 2007, 2:14 p.m.

    Big surprise. Insider trading among the landed gentry. The system is corrupt and will not change as long as the people who are benefiting are responsible for making the changes.

    The foxes are guarding the henhouse, again.

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