Abramoff Pleads Guilty, Will Cooperate

[Neil D]

WASHINGTON - Jack Abramoff, the lobbyist who spawned a congressional corruption scandal, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three felonies and pledged to cooperate in a criminal probe edging closer to former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. "I plead guilty, your honor," Abramoff said in flat, unemotional tones, accepting a plea bargain that said he had provided lavish trips, golf outings, meals and more to public officials "in exchange for a series of official acts.". [:"blue"] This is gonna make many republicans sweat. And I think that there are some in the White House that are gonna be sweating as well. [/] [:"blue"] [/] [:"blue"] [/]