Then Washington lobbyists Jack Abramoff and Todd Boulanger are shown in this 2002 file photo.
Abramoff deputy, from NH, pleads guilty in scandal (click title to entry - thank you)
January 31, 2009
WASHINGTON—A former New Hampshire man who was a deputy to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff has pleaded guilty to charges in a Washington influence-peddling scandal.
Lobbyist Todd Boulanger admitted to a federal judge that he lavished government officials with trips, event tickets and pricey meals to get them to help his clients.
Boulanger is a native of Manchester, and for years was an aide to former New Hampshire U.S. Sen. Bob Smith. He left Capitol Hill to work with Abramoff, who now is in prison.
Boulanger, who is 37, could have faced up to 5 years in prison, but under terms of his plea deal, prosecutors recommended he get 18-24 months with reduced time if he continues to cooperate.
