Swamp Politics at Its Worst: Congressman Rokita Accepted $160,000 From Casino Groups While Pushing Legislation in Their Favor
January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 12 -- The Indiana Democratic Party issued the following news release:
In a blatant display of pay-for-play politics, the Associated Press reported yesterday that Congressman Rokita accepted $160,000 from casino special interest groups as he worked to sponsor legislation in their favor. Congressman Rokita, the number one recipient in the House of tribal gaming money last year, repeatedly went to bat for a bill that would strip labor and environmental prote . . .
In a blatant display of pay-for-play politics, the Associated Press reported yesterday that Congressman Rokita accepted $160,000 from casino special interest groups as he worked to sponsor legislation in their favor. Congressman Rokita, the number one recipient in the House of tribal gaming money last year, repeatedly went to bat for a bill that would strip labor and environmental prote . . .