Democrats urge Bush to disclose extent of Abramoff ties
Jack Abramoff leaves a federal court in Washington after pleading guilty to conspiracy, tax and fraud charges.
(CNN) -- As Senate Democrats pressed President Bush to act with "openness and accountability" when he responds to questions about dealings with Jack Abramoff, a White House spokesman Tuesday remained reticent about Bush's contacts with the embattled lobbyist.
Abramoff attended "just a few staff-level meetings" and two Hanukkah receptions in recent years, spokesman Scott McClellan said.
However, McClellan declined to give any details about the meetings between White House aides and Abramoff, who pleaded guilty on January 3 to bilking clients, evading taxes and conspiring to bribe a congressman. Abramoff has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in a wide-ranging influence-peddling probe. (Watch the rise and fall of a Washington power lobbyist -- 1:50)
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1/18/2006
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