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Stevens Takes Stand, Denies Shady Deals

Alaska senator rebuffs charges he got free construction work

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 16, 2008 5:39 PM CDT

(AP) – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens took the stand today in his own defense and denied scheming to hide $250,000 in home improvements and other gifts from a corrupt businessman. When asked by his lawyer whether he thought his Senate disclosure forms were accurate when he... Read full story »

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Alaska senator rebuffs charges he got free construction work

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