California: Rep. Jerry Lewis' legal bills top half million in latest quarter
CREW's blog reports: Earlier this month, Citizens Blogging broke the news that Congressman Jerry Lewis spent a whopping $551,419.43 on legal fees in the third quarter of 2006. That brought his total to $751,419.43 according to FEC reports. Lewis, who chairs the powerful House Appropriations Committee, paid those funds from his campaign account.
The latest FEC filing from Lewis, covering the period from October 1 - October 18, 2006, adds another $51,638.98 in legal expenses. That brings spending on his legal fee for 2006 to $802,059.41, so far. -- Citizens Blogging for Responsibility and Ethics In Washington
Comment: Maybe I have a different viewpoint, but I always see politicians actually paying their legal bills in a positive light. You'll get that way when you are stiffed by several pols.