Rep. John Doolittle (R-California) has paid more than $38,000 to an attorney who has been talking with the Department of Justice.

Doolittle is under scrutiny for his ties to convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. But he insists he isn't a target of the federal investigation.

Doolittle is running for re-election. His Democratic opponent, Charlie Brown, has made Abramoff a campaign issue.

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Campaign 2006: Doolittle attorney, Justice talk (The Sacramento Bee 10/17)
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Doolittle pays lawyer for advice in probe (AP 10/17)

Relevant Links:
Rep. John Doolittle - http://www.house.gov/doolittle

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