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Rob Wells’ profile on The Conversation

The high court has been telling politicians that flagrant corruption is now perfectly legal

For decades. Bennett was one of Washington's most sought-after defense lawyers, known for steering companies, executives, and political figures of both parties through moments of legal peril.

He was a robust defender of a host of high-profile clients, including Bill Clinton over the president’s relationship with an intern.

He had thrifts in california. his tentacles sprayed out to several states, so he was able to call on congressmen and senators like that and say, "hey, get these dogs off my back." this morning, the s&l crisis goes to capitol hill. the senate ethics committee is looking into charges against five senators accused of intervening with federal banking officials on behalf of s&l owner charles keating. the so-called keating five are republican john mccain and democrats alan cranston, john glenn, donald regal, and dennis deconcini. the keating five reportedly received a total of $1.3 million in campai...