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Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme

L. Louise Lucas, a longtime state senator from Virginia, has been arrested in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.

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CBS News· Oct 22, 11:44 PMFeds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme

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