The ability of sitting lawmakers to profit in any profession or business has been central to other recent scandals. (wamc.org)
A consistent pattern from the convictions against sitting lawmakers has been their use of public office for private gain. (wamc.org)
In fact, that's a time - honored practice employed routinely by sitting lawmakers - turned - lobbyists to sprinkle goodwill on their former colleagues. (nystateofpolitics.com)