The focus of investigators in the Alaska public corruption scandal has been on state elected officials.  The question has been whether federal elected officials would be ensnared.  Seems to be heading that way.  The latest revelation is that a Veco Corp. Executive is providing evidence about Rep. Don Young who has spent almost $500,000 from campaign funds on legal fees this year.  The focus is on a scheme to funnel cash to the Congressman through golf tournaments.  Yes, golf tournaments:

The Justice Department is investigating whether an Alaska oil contractor used golf tournaments to funnel cash to Rep. Don Young, people close to the corruption investigation said.

The contractor, Rick Smith, told investigators that Young personally received cash at the events. Once an important ally who helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for Young's election committee, Smith has become a key government informant.

As part of his cooperation, Smith allowed FBI agents to record his telephone calls with the Republican congressman in a corruption sting. The former VECO Corp. vice president has pleaded guilty to bribing state lawmakers to support oil-friendly legislation.

Details of Smith's cooperation against Alaska's 18-term congressman were confirmed by people close to the case who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly.