Court affirms convictions of Abramoff probe figure
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A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions of the George W. Bush administration's top procurement official in the Abramoff influence-peddling scandal.
A three-judge panel in Washington rejected the arguments of David Safavian, who was convicted of lying to investigators during the investigation of Republican superlobbyist Jack Abramoff.
The defendant argued that his alleged lies were not relevant to the criminal investigation and that a federal judge improperly admitted evidence about the cost of a private jet Abramoff had chartered to take Safavian and others on a lavish golfing trip to Scotland.
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Is Now the Time to Really Call a Special Education Lawyer?
IDEA, FAPE, CHILD FIND and IEPs: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees all children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education (FAPE). FAPE starts with a school’s responsibility to identify that a child has a disability (Child Find) and create an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to suit the needs of the child.
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Parents need to be persistent, dedicated and above all else aware of the many services and accommodations that their child is entitled to under the law. As early as this point within your child’s special education, many parents will often find themselves in the situation asking, “is now the time to really call a special education lawyer?” Here are a few things to consider when asking yourself that question.