Investigation of wife could mean ex-congressman is still being watched
WASHINGTON — The FBI recently conducted interviews to find out whether former U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's wife received pay from a lobbying firm without doing any work, a source close to the investigation said Wednesday.
The interviews could signal that the former House majority leader is still under investigation related to the dealings of ex-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, who is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and bribery charges.
Federal agents questioned former employees at the Alexander Strategy Group about what duties Christine DeLay performed for three years during which she was paid a monthly fee for a total of about $115,000, according to an official who spoke on the condition of not being identified by name.
Former DeLay aides Tony Rudy and Edwin Buckham ran the lobbying firm and employed Mrs. DeLay while her husband was a lawmaker. The Alexander Strategy Group, which closed this year, shared several clients with Abramoff, including Indian tribes seeking help with their gambling interests.
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