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Congressional concerns: Jefferson trial date nears, Vitter admits brothel patronage

SOURCE: Ariella Cohen // New Orleans CityBusiness

31 Dec 2007 // New Orleans’ reputation for corrupt politicians worsened in 2007, with Sen. David Vitter, R-Metairie, forced to admit cavorting with at least one prostitute and Rep. William Jefferson, D-New Orleans, indicted on federal charges of racketeering, soliciting bribes and money laundering.

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