More criticism for Rep. Feeney back home as Abramoff investigation widens

The investigation of Congressman Tom Feeney continues.  TPM Muckraker reports that federal investigators want a copy of an interview Feeney did with Floriday Today.  Apparently, they want to know what Feeney's been saying about his relationship with Jack Abramoff. 

Meanwhile, another Florida pundit weighs in.  Jim Phillips from Orlando's WESH-TV pummeled Rep. Feeney in his commentary today: 

Last week Congressman Feeney set up a legal defense fund, all the while saying that he has done nothing unethical and is merely being "cautious."

Feeney continues to deny that he is the subject of a federal probe. This is absurd: If he's not the subject of an FBI investigation and is innocent of all charges, then why the need for the legal expense account?

I'm sorry. Keep trying to distance yourself, Congressman, from the disgraced Abramoff, who's now singing like a canary as part of his guilty plea to corruption charges.

Put plenty of money in your newly created legal defense fund. And maybe save a little for a resume. I hear the attractions are hiring.

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