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Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., on Capitol hill in July. Records indicate that Ensign tried to steer lobbying work to the husband of his former mistress.
Grand jury subpoenas issued in Ensign probe
A federal grand jury has issued subpoenas to a Republican campaign committee and companies in Nevada in a probe of Sen. John Ensign, who has been under scrutiny for his efforts to find lobbying work for the husband of his former mistress.   Full story
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