Jack Abramoff

Lobbyists have long played a powerful role in American politics, but it wasn't until Jack Abramoff became the center of a 2006 corruption scandal with ties to leading members of Congress (and even the White House) that many became aware.

An alternative to vaccines emerges, Rick Perry unveils another campaign ad, and notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff's book examines Washington corruption.

Fecal transplants change lives, Stephen can't help loving Christmas, and Jack Abramoff goes through a laundry list of lobbying gifts.

Jack Abramoff describes the controversial activities he engaged in as a Washington lobbyist and discusses the corrupting influence of campaign contributions.

South Carolina Democratic Party chairman Dick Harpootlian helps Stephen fight to restore his corporate personhood referendum to the Republican primary ballot.

Jon Huntsman's campaign receives financial support from his dad's super PAC, but father and son are not coordinating.

Stephen performs a selection from Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' with American Ballet Theater's David Hallberg and Hee Seo.

The Bolshoi Ballet's David Hallberg describes Fred Astaire as his main artistic inspiration and explains that dance has always been his calling.

Stephen pushes his referendum for corporate personhood, Jon Huntsman gets monetary help from his dad, and David Hallberg dispels ballet myths.

Newt Gingrich's payday from mortgage lender Freddie Mac was a lot larger than first reported. Even disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff thinks this is a problem for Gingrich. Rep.

A preview of retail earnings, with Patty Edwards, Fast Money contributor, and CNBC's Eamon Javers has the story on notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff's information on politicians' insider trading practices.

Convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff speaks to the "Early Show" anchors about his "60 Minutes" interview and his new memoir. He suggested several steps to curb lobbyists' influence in Washington.