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TRAFICANT CASE Rep arraigned again

The congressman repeatedly told a magistrate that he has no interest in hiring an attorney. By

The documents include a letter, an audiotape transcript and two affidavits. By DAVID SKOLNICK

The superseding indictment adds a new racketeering charge. CLEVELAND -- Arraignments are set for

The superseding indictment adds a new racketeering charge against the congressman. CLEVELAND --

The decision to withdraw 100 papers was made to avoid delays, the prosecution said. By PATRICIA

The revamped indictment includes a contractor who said he bribed the congressman with $2,400. By

Lawmakers split along party lines regarding the impact on the domestic steel industry. By CHRIS

Traficant files papers YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. James A Traficant Jr. filed 153 documents Monday in

Federal prosecutors say the congressman completely misinterpreted the law in one argument. By

The congressman says witnesses who made plea agreements should not be allowed to testify against

The congressman has until Monday to file the proper paperwork. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

The congressman wants a judge to have a hearing to review all documents the government intends to

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. House of Representatives

The judge said the evidence doesn't have to be turned over now anyhow. By PATRICIA MEADE

A privately financed 6,500-seat arena is not what Traficant had intended. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY