A Jewish lobbyist under investigation by Congress reportedly asked American Indian tribal elders to name a Jewish school as a life insurance beneficiary in payment for lobbying services. The Senate Indian Affairs committee heard evidence Wednesday regarding allegations that Jack Abramoff charged the Tigua tribe excessive fees for lobbying to allow the tribe to open casinos in Texas, the Washington Post reported Thursday.
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