He does month in review for Hastert.

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Hastert?s people, however, expressed shock that this story was big news. That?s simple: it?s the huge profit in such a short time, and the insiders involved. Your average person isn?t able to put such a lucrative deal together on short order. Hastert with his six-figure congressional salary and insider pals, was able to do so. At a time when people are nervous about retirement, Hastert was able to feather his nest for his own retirement, which could come as soon as November or as late as when President Bush leaves office two years later. Perception is reality, and such a quick move is bound to leave a sour taste among district voters.

What used to pass for “no big deal” in government if finally getting more scrutiny from the press. It’s going to be a long campaign season if you’re an incumbent.