FBI Searches Sen. Ted Stevens' Home

Veteran Alaska Republican Has Been Under Investigation In Corruption Probe

(CBS/AP)  Federal agents snapped photos and trained video cameras on the home of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens during a search related to a public corruption investigation, law enforcement officials said.

Stevens, 83, is under a federal investigation for his relationship with Bill Allen, an oil field services contractor who was convicted this year of bribing state lawmakers.

A 2000 renovation project more than doubling the size of Stevens' home in the ski resort community of Girdwood was overseen by Allen, who is founder of VECO Corp. The Alaska-based oil field services and engineering company has reaped tens of millions of dollars in federal contracts.

Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service started their search at the senator's home Monday afternoon, said Dave Heller, FBI assistant special agent. He said he could not comment on the nature of the investigation.

CBS station KTVA in Anchorage reports that more than a dozen agents removed articles from Stevens' home, including a camera and recording equipment.

A law enforcement official familiar with the case confirmed the raid on Stevens' home was focused on records related to the ongoing VECO investigation. The official was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke only on condition of anonymity.

An e-mail statement issued by Stevens through his Washington, D.C., spokesman said federal agents had alerted his attorneys that they wanted to search his home.

Stevens, who has been in office since 1968 and is the longest-serving Republican in Senate history, said the interests of justice would be best served if he commented after the investigation.

"I continue to believe this investigation should proceed to its conclusion without any appearance that I have attempted to influence its outcome," Stevens said. "The legal process should be allowed to proceed so that all the facts can be established and the truth determined."

"For over 50 years I have worked hard for Alaskans as part of our territorial, state and federal governments. And I will continue to do all I can to assure that government meets our people’s unique needs."

Located 40 miles south of Anchorage, Girdwood is nestled in a valley next to Mount Alyeska and has evolved from a gold mining town into Alaska's only year-round resort community.

The Justice Department's probe into Allen's relationships has led to charges against state lawmakers and contractors. Last year, FBI raids on the offices of several Alaska lawmakers included Stevens' son, former Alaska Senate President Ben Stevens.

Neither the U.S. senator nor his son has been charged.

[macusweil]

GOP = Greed Over Principle

The depth of the Republican "culture of corruption" is staggering! No doubt the Dems got plenty of pork but the list of Repubs who are out-n-out criminals just continues to grow bigger by the week.

[drdjones1]

I suspect that the Federal government has been corrupt since its inception, but really--this is the most corrupt goverment in our history. I know that King George and his Knights have rights over us commoners, but this is going too far. Has anyone tracked down the King's Swiss bank accounts yet?

[roger_inkart]

Too funny! Ted Stevens - you arrogant and stupid old goat, you. I'd love to see you join the other GOP crooks in jail.

[honest_news]

Nice house.

[ddaymichael]

what's become of the republican party?
Posted by seven-pesos

Nothing has changed in the Republican Party, seven-pesos, they're just getting caught more often. I imagine that can be attributed to the intellectual midgets now running things at the GOP (Greedy Outlaw Parisites)

They used to be a much craftier bunch.

[starleo146]

Is he the one that appropriated money for the bridge to nowhere or am I mistaken?

[starleo146]

Another one to bite the dust is anyone counting and is anyone keeping up? If this keeps up we will have to hire Ernst& Ernst.

[randalds]

Is he the one that appropriated money for the bridge to nowhere or am I mistaken?

Posted by starleo146 at 10:02 PM : Jul 30, 2007

He is indeed, because his son and his friend's construction company were due to make a fortune building the useless thing. Now, hopefully, he's finally built a bridge to prison, with his ego!

[red164]

"I continue to believe this investigation should proceed to its conclusion without any appearance that I have attempted to influence its outcome."

Sen. Ted Stevens
In other words he%u2019s bought off, removed and destroyed all evidence in order to influence its outcome.

[bobnjersey]

[Nice house.]
[Posted by honest_news at 09:49 PM : Jul 30, 2007]

any pit bulls in the back?

[navyretired2]

"Ted Stevens has thumbed his corrupt nose at law enforcement for years, esp during the years the republicans were in complete control of the Senate, while he directed sweetheart deal after sweetheart deal toward his friends and family, all at the national taxpayers expense. It's sweet to see the arrogant bas***** finally get his. Take him down!
Posted by RandalDS at 10:12 PM : Jul 30, 2007"

Indeed. We only have about 150 more politicians to go and we'll be set. (I know I know...it's not going to happen, but I can fantasize!)

[boatdocster]

Gonzo and Richard Cheney must be slipping. This is one of their own.

[randalds]

Indeed. We only have about 150 more politicians to go and we'll be set. (I know I know...it's not going to happen, but I can fantasize!)

Posted by NavyRetired2 at 11:00 PM : Jul 30, 2007

Amen man, amen!

[vet_sk]

"I continue to believe this investigation should proceed to its conclusion without any appearance that I have attempted to influence its outcome."

... Implying that he has the power to do so. Wow!

[seven-pesos]

alaska, utah and the slave state south...bush country.

christian creeps and republlcan snakes...

nothing good comes out of the south.

[roger_inkart]

Ted Stevens is a corrupt, arrogant and stupid oldba*stard. In other words, he is the very epitome of the GOP and why they will be in the minority in congress for years to come.

For every William Jefferson (D) there's a dozen Ted Stevens (R). They are the very essence of what's wrong with American politics.

[lastdance2]

Off Topic

Topic :
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Ron Tebo Says Jack McClellan Is A Danger To Children

The - Web Site - of this Ron Tebo -
Won't post my statement - Anyone else want to try ???

jackmcclellan.com
Even : "J. Edgar Hoover" (FBI Director)
Often enjoyed : A romp in bed with : "Young Boys"

Video tapped - Statements : From former FBI agents :
Describing how - They Delivered Young Boys - For S*e*x*
Is evidence to that ! ! ! !

"Solicitation - Prostitution - Pimps"
The FBI - (Uncovered) - In one of it's more Finest Moments
_________
Research :
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copy and paste (Google)
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If those Young Boys, came from : Juvenile Detention Centers.
Then - They may - "Not" - of had any - Choice in the matter
That activity - Now turns into a : S*e*x* - Slave Trafficking Operation.
of Young Boys

Lastdance

[vancouverboo]

Thank goodness he isn't a negro. We'd have to endure the NAACP's playing the race card.

[jane501]

When are the American people going to wake up & realize our government is full of corruption and self-serving thieves? It's about time these elected officials are held accountable. Problem is....they can afford to defend themselves and probably "buy" their way out. All of that is just wrong!

[red164]

Amen man, amen!
Posted by RandalDS at 11:16 PM : Jul 30, 2007

The word Amen (Hebrew: %u05D0%u05B8%u05DE%u05B5%u05DF, Standard Amen Tiberian %u2019Amen ; Arabic: %u0622%u0645%u064A%u0646, %u2019%u0100m%u012Bn ; "So be it; truly") is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and in the Qur'an. It has always been in use within Judaism and Islam. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding formula for prayers and hymns

LOL

[red164]

Amen man, amen!

Posted by RandalDS at 11:16 PM : Jul 30, 2007

The word Amen (Hebrew: F, Standard Amen Tiberian %u2019Amen ; Arabic: So be it; truly") is a declaration of affirmation found in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and in the Qur'an. It has always been in use within Judaism and Islam. It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding formula for prayers and hymns

LOL

[randalds]

Posted by red164 at 12:29 AM : Jul 31, 2007

And your point is? An atheist is now not allowed to use it as a word of affirmation or agreement?

[seven-pesos]

vittner, stevens, cunningham, foley...

the list goes on.

all republicans, all fine upstanding christians,
all snakes...

bush supporting, criminal republican snakes...

that's the way of the republican party i guess.

[cantshutup]

wow...interesting how a few lambs are sacrificed every now and then...surprised the fbi actually still tries to solve crimes...and this guys even a republican...oh well, bushtard can commute his sentence if he's convicted...

[mrhoppy-2009]

vancouverboo said - "Thank goodness he isn't a negro. We'd have to endure the NAACP's playing the race card."

DO YOU MEAN PLAY THE RACE CARD THE WAY YOU JUST DID YOU RACIST PROJECTING PIG?

PEOPLE LIKE YOU ADD NOTHING BUT INSTEAD ATTEMPT TO DIVIDE AND CONQUER. YOU ARE EITHER A MORON OR A PAID SHILL. BOTH ARE WORM ***.

[nothappyatall]

longest-serving Republican in the history of the U.S. Senate...
+
Stevens, 83, has been under a federal investigation for...

pleaded guilty to bribing Alaska state legislators. ..

Agents from the FBI and Internal Revenue Service arrived at Sen. Stevens' home Monday...

CBS station KTVA in Anchorage reports that more than a dozen agents removed articles from Stevens' home...

= yet ANOTHER right wing repubiCON crook and Bush azzwipe on the dole and take.
Ever notice how all of the above words are increasingly accompanying "...a two term, a lifelong, a long time CHRISTIAN REPUBLICAN who touted 'family values' ?

[usatheway98]

newster,

how's your hero hitler? care to join him sometime?

Typical MoveOn.Org Hitlerian Democratic party nonsense from a little tyke. The word is TYKE, bozo - not what you Left Nazis like to use. Or do you remember "Jew Lieberman"? That's what the followers of Ned the G&Y Nazi Lamont and the MoveOn.freakzoids were calling Senator Lieberman.

Before you who were silent when Jefferson was found with that freezer full of money but are willing to blast Stevens, let me say this - I'm not a fan of Ted Stevens, but he's a better Senator than half of the Demoratic cowards and crooks in the House. Furthermore, when are you Left Champipple drinking bozos going to demand Senator Byrd's removal.

Or I guess you love dem guys in White Sheets - Obama does - kind of reflects your own twisted and fascist ideology. When you take a swipe at West Virginia's Grand Kleagle, then you have a right to do the same to Stevens. But not one moment before.

Capice, bozos?

[jacksteen1]

It is soooooooooooo gratifying to see yet another member of the "party of Linclon" go down in flames.

These mealy mouthed dogs can't keep themselves out of jail for anything, can they ?!

Bushit and Cheney are next. Off to the puzzle house to get fitted for their striped outfits.

[bluestardad]

MR. BRIDGE TO NOWHERE GETS HIS DUE!

ONLY THING WORST IS IF HE IS A PEDOPHILE OR A T.V. PREACHER BUT HE IS WORST HE IS A REPUBLICAN!

[mcvet]

Or I guess you love dem guys in White Sheets - Obama does - kind of reflects your own twisted and fascist ideology. When you take a swipe at West Virginia's Grand Kleagle, then you have a right to do the same to Stevens. But not one moment before.

Capice, bozos?
Posted by usatheway98 at 02:52 AM : Jul 31, 2007
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What is it with you clowns and your hate? FASCIST you pathetic LOSER is Radical Right Wing and EVERYONE knows that Senator Byrd is LEFT of Center. No wonder this nation is in the grips of a FASCIST Government, these LOSERS don't even know the meaning of the word!! Sieg Heil Bush!!

[aznyron-2009]

I will not sling mud but I will say his carreer as a US Senator is over.
he is up for re/election in 08 the smart move would be retire and let two other canidates fight it out.
Alaska is a Rep state due to it oil reserves I do not see a Dem getting elected there unless Senator Stevens runs again in 08

[inspired12]

Stevens is just one more!

Our "elected" officials are NOT representing us. That is a charade, like the elections themselves have become. How many people realize that because of intensive "gerrymandering," at any given general election only about 4% of House seats are truly in dispute? Didn't know that? Didn't make the news recently? I wonder why.

Corruption is the becoming the rule. Fed up yet?

At this point, Impeachment is almost the MINIMUM we can do to restore some law and order here.

But with THIS Congress? Hah! Wanna see recalcitrant Dems find some courage and "get the message"? a href="http://switch2green.org" target="_blank" switch2green.org /a . Your b registration change /b ccould have i more effect /i and i leverage /i b than your vote! /b Make them listen.

[inspired12]

Stevens is just one more!

Our "elected" officials are NOT representing us. That is a charade, like the elections themselves have become. How many people realize that because of intensive "gerrymandering," at any given general election only about 4% of House seats are truly in dispute? Didn't know that? Didn't make the news recently? I wonder why.

Corruption is the becoming the rule. Fed up yet?

At this point, Impeachment is almost the MINIMUM we can do to restore some law and order here.

But with THIS Congress? Hah! Wanna see recalcitrant Dems find some courage and "get the message"? a href="http://switch2green.org" target="_blank" switch2green.org /a . Your b registration change /b ccould have i more effect /i and i leverage /i b than your vote! /b Make them listen.

[antoniof123]

I am not even suprised any more I am just disgusted.

[jasonmcj]

So how many is that now? I am curious as to the percentage of Republican congresspersons indicted for crimes?

Are we up to 10% yet. I giddy like a school girl for November 2008 to arrive.

[jasonmcj]

lol @ usatheway98..

Thanks for the laugh, clown. Can you just accept the fact that you have lost and move on? The pain will heal over time, I promise.

Don't forget now, it the right-wing that are the fascists...look up the definiton.

If anything, Dems are socialist. Learn your terminology before spewing your ignorant haterade...it makes you look even stupider than you proabably are.

[panhandlpete]

Haven't you heard that in Alaska, you can register and vote the same day? Don't you suppose that Stevens has enough cash stashed to buy a few train loads of voters? His son was State Senate President......keep it in the family. At 83, this man should go fly fishing or something. He said the internet is a 'series of tubes'. So, don't you feel real safe when he is voting on matters that concern us all?

RELICS is what I call the lifers in Congress. They have been asleep at their jobs for too many years. It is time to do some Congressional housecleaning. We need people who, not only make laws, but will follow up to see that the executive and judicial branches will enforce these laws. We would not be involved in an invasion of illegal aliens had the current immigration laws been seriously enforced.

[omega39-2009]

Well of course Ted Stevens is a crook, remember when Congress held those hearings to see if the oil companies were willfully gouging the American public? Ted Stevens refused to let them be sworn in before their testimony and limited the type of questions and the length of the questioning. So now Stevens is being investigated for being in bed with big oil, I'm shocked I tells ya..shocked!

[briannorwood]

This guy's a crook. Another example of the GOP holding power for 12 years and getting drunk and arrogant on it.

[crookchaser1]

I hope they throw his sorry azz in jail just for squandering our hard earned tax money for "the bridge to nowhere" just so this sorry excuse of a public servant could muster a dozen or so more votes!

He is the very good example of why the public hold politicians in lower esteem than mafia members.

Go FBI!!!!!!

[rushlimpdrug]

United States Senator Ted Stevens from the state of Alaska.
How can this be?
Oh, you're a republican. Nevermind.

[jn122736]

At first, I was surprised that Stevens was even being seriously investigated.

The president controls the DOJ; he (via Gonzales) just fired eight U S prosecutors, allegedly because they had prosecuted republicans or because they were not investigating/prosecuting democrats aggressively enough.

But then I remembered the %u201CBridge to nowhere%u201D thing, and the fact that even AFTER it was publicly condemned as an obvious rip-off, Congress STILL is allowing it to proceed, and the general public is treating/ignoring it as if it had been deleted from appropriations.

Consequently, I have to suspect that Stevens is being given advance warning of investigation proceedings including any house searches and nothing will be found, as a matter of fact, finding nothing would help him in denying ANY wrong doing.

The sad part is the (my) loss of confidence in all politicians, especially long time politicians. For instance, what could Bush have on Pelosi that would force her not to even contemplate impeachment?
To me, this is the single most puzzling decision made by the, now, democratically controlled House of Representatives.

Of course, any truly honest politician would likely suffer the fate of Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone or Missouri senator-elect Mel Carnahan.

[pepperp1]

Culture of Corruption indeed, the problem is we have too much money going to Washington for corrupt politician to steal, 32,000 earmarks 3,500 before the Repugs took over. I am ready for the federal flat tax above the poverty level just like the Equity Barons I want a 15 percent tax rate.

[roger_inkart]

Congress and the American people would be better off without Ted Stevens. He likely belongs in jail or the very least a retirement home.

[swwils]

It is about time.They can keep going on down the line with the other corrupt people in Washington.I am sure am sure they can go door to door and find what they need and clean up the Senate,the House.Up and down the chain there is plenty of corruption to deal with.They need to stop waiting until they are in their 80's they will be dead of old age before the trial!

[weisisobese]

I'm just glad no Democrats have ever been busted for the same thing .. OH - they have! Forget it!

[pepperp1]

Culture of Corruption indeed, the problem is we have too much money in the form of tax revenues going to Washington for corrupt politicians to steal, look I do not choose to pay taxes for their home improvements, their rent, their wives salary or their Pet Special Interest, thank you. Also many of these powerful States are ripping the rest fo us off with the diporitante tax distribution going to their reckless States. Flat tax 15 percent across the board above the poverty level. No deductions.

[ezillyamused]

Wasn't it Bush who pushed so hard to open Alaska up to drilling for oil? Now this guy with the ten of millions in government contracts remodels Stevens' house. HHHMMM?!? Wonder how long Gonzo's gonna let this "investigation" go on!

[vallel]

What is a guy of 83 years old, working in the senate. Why he does not retired? Because he is stealing all he can before he dies.

[tbuccelli]

The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans want people like this guy out, where Democrats seem to revel in their crooks, supporting to the end, and then saying the crooked ways don't matter (ie: congressman with cash in freezer).

Democrats are a bunch of hipocrits....sigh