RUMOR CENTRAL….Ray LaHood has publicly called for ending the congressional page program because “some members [of Congress] betray their trust by taking advantage of them.” It seems like LaHood might be using the word some advisedly:

As the scandal over former congressman Mark Foley entered its sixth day, one Republican warned that there may even be further disclosures involving other politicians. “People are very, very concerned,” said Representative Ray LaHood, an Illinois Republican. “They think there are going to be more disclosures.”

Hmmm. A friend emailed this morning to say that he’s heard “there are two more Republican members about to get swept up in this thing.” Is LaHood hearing the same thing?

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