Tuesday, 9 September 2008

senator accused of breaking ethics law

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Former state Sen. David Fowler is accused of breaking a state law that prohibits lobbyists from making direct campaign donations to legislative candidates.

Fowler is registered as a lobbyist for Family Action of Tennessee, an organization which promotes conservative issues.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports he is accused of giving $100 to Republican state Rep. Stacey Campfield, who represents Knoxville.

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