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Here's a rundown of the legal bills of Babboys (and potential Badboys) charged during the second quarter of 2007.
The Honorable Don Young (R-Alaska): $262,000 to two top Washington law firms. He's not a target, but the former staffer on his House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee, Mark Zachares, pled guilty to helping Jack Abramoff.
The Honorable Mark Foley (R-Florida): He's gone from Congress, but still spent more than $277,000 in campaign funds from April through June for legal bills.
The Honorable Dennis J. Hastert (R-Illinois): former speaker of the House was questioned by the ethics committee about the Foley matter: $60,000 in legal fees second quarter; $70,000 during the first quarter of 2007.
The Honorable John Boehner (R-Ohio): spent $52,393 in civil suit against the Honorable Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), concerning a leaked copy of a conference call that Boehner participated in more than 10 years ago.
The Honorable Jerry Lewis (R-Calif.): $31,000 in his defense over question of earmarks he allegedly provided campaign contributors.
The Honorable Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.): $25,000; his family business was raided by the FBI last April.
The Honorable Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.): $22,671; his campaign contributions and investments are under investigation.
The Honorable John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.): $50,584; close link with Abramoff.
The Honorable Curt Weldon (R-Pa.): $25,000; investigation of Weldon's daughter's lobbying activities. Weldon was defeated for re-election in 2006.
The Honorable J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.): $102,000; faces scrutiny over his relationship with Abramoff. He still owes $106,000.
Source: Paul Kane, "Ethics Probe Keep Lawyers Flush," Washington Post, July 17, 2007, A17.