The WSJ reports today that “Federal prosecutors are investigating whether two contractors implicated in the bribery of former Rep. Randall “Duke” Cunningham supplied him with prostitutes and free use of a limousine and hotel suites, pursuing evidence that could broaden their long-running inquiry.” Investigators are also looking into “whether any other members of Congress, or their staffs, may also have used the same free services.”

In recent weeks, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents have fanned out across Washington, interviewing women from escort services, potential witnesses and others who may have been involved in the arrangement. In an interview, the assistant general manager of the Watergate Hotel confirmed that federal investigators had requested, and been given, records relating to the investigation and rooms in the hotel. But he declined to disclose what the records show. A spokeswoman for Starwood Inc., Westin’s parent company, said she wasn’t immediately able to get information on whether the Westin Grand had been contacted by investigators.

TPM Muckraker notes:

at least two other publications have been delving into the matter for months. What’s more, they’ve got details that are a good deal more salacious than what the WSJ reported. I’d look for them to rush what they’ve got into print as soon as it gets past the lawyers. We may soon have more details of our own, so stay tuned. . .

Muckraker also asks is the “CIA’s Goss Drawn Into Hooker Probe?”

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