Jefferson’s Sentence Is a Record-Setter Nov 16, 2009
Jim Traficant (D-Ohio), Bob Ney (R-Ohio) and Frank Ballance (D-N.C.). Traficant, convicted in 2002 on charges including bribery, fraud and racketeering, served an eight-year prison term that concluded with his release in September. (Roll Call)
VA wants to share aging health IT system Nov 2, 2009
Whatever the VA does, doctors and hospitals nationwide will be paying attention, said Jim Traficant, vice president of health care solutions at Harris. The reach of VistA is broad, Traficant said. (FCW.com)
Whats the mission in Afghanistan? Sep 24, 2009
23: Former U.S. congressman Jim Traficant, recently released from a 7-year prison sentence after being found guilty of bribery and racketeering, joins Hardballs Chris Matthews to discuss his ordeal. Politics. (MSNBC -- International)
Traficant still evokes strong emotion Sep 8, 2009
Former Ohio Congressman Jim Traficant, with his wife, Tish, addressed his supporters Sunday at a welcome home party. (Scott Shaw/ The Plain Dealer via Associated Press) By Washington Post / September 8, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Failing Grade Sep 8, 2009
I thought you might find the email interesting:From: PeggyTo: Van Susteren, GretaSent: Mon Sep 07 17:15:16 2009Subject: Jim TraficantLucky you Jim Traficant is going to be on your show Friday. Let me tell you he was the best congressman Ohio ever had and the most honest as congressmen. (Fox News)
Traficant talks 'turkey' hunting in first post-prison interview Sep 7, 2009
Jim Traficant (D-Ohio) waxed nostalgic about turkey hunting trips in his first post-prison release, lamenting that as a convicted felon, he can't carry a gun. Traficant called into the "Outdoor Icon" show on Saturday morning, where he reminiscent about his turkey hunting trips with the host, Denny Malloy. (TheHill.com)
Fmr. Rep. Traficant Released From Prison Sep 3, 2009
Jim Traficant, left, leaves a federal prison to a waiting cab this morning after serving seven years for bribery, racketeering and fraud. in Rochester, Minn. (ABC News)
Traficant to Be Released From Prison Wednesday Sep 2, 2009
Jim Traficant (D-Ohio) is scheduled to be released from federal prison Wednesday after serving more than seven years for his 2002 corruption conviction, the Associated Press reported. Traficant was convicted in April 2002 on 11 corruption counts, including forcing his Congressional staff to kick back a portion of their paychecks in cash and providing political assistance to contractors in exchange for gifts and free labor at his home and on his houseboat. (Roll Call)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Play That Patriotic Music Sep 2, 2009
Jim Traficant (D-Ohio). Ney himself served time in the federal pokey after being convicted on corruption charges. (Roll Call)
HOH’s One-Minute Recess: Beam Him Back! Aug 28, 2009
Jim Traficant, whose penchant for denim suits, outrageous toupees and, OK, corruption made him an HOH favorite, is set to be released from prison Sept. 3. A shindig to welcome the Ohio Democrat back to the outside after seven years in the pokey is shaping up to be quite a fete, according to a local news report. (Roll Call)
