Doolittle and more corruption

(AP) "Republican Rep. John Doolittle of California has decided to give up his seat on the House Appropriations Committee in the wake of FBI agents searching his house in a congressional influence-peddling investigation."

The search was apparently targeting his wife's "business." She received a 15% commission on donations to her husband's campaign. That's right. Jack Abramoff donates $100 to Doolittle's campaign, and $15 goes directly into the Doolittle family purse.

So, this question in today's Air Force One press briefing is particularly titilating.

Q Dana, is the President at all concerned about reports concerning Doolittle and his fundraising? Specifically, the President spoke on his behalf at a fundraiser in October, and Mr. Doolittle's wife apparently received tens of thousands of dollars as commission. Is there any concern from the White House or the President?

(Oh, and the corruption has gotten so bad, that even the Inspector General at NASA is about to be thrown out.)