Weldon update: Philadelphia Daily News:

Some observers of Delaware County politics might chuckle when they hear that former U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon's defense firm is entering the "anti-corruption" business, but Weldon's boss isn't among them. ...

Defense Solutions, an Exton-based project-management firm, announced yesterday that it had landed a contract with the Bashundhara Group to assist the corporate conglomerate in "ridding itself of even the hint of corruption and illegal business practices."

In March, Weldon led a small delegation to Bangladesh, where he urged the United States to establish strong trade partnerships with the Muslim democracy. The trip was also a chance to drum up business for Defense Solutions. ...

Defense Solutions was hired by Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan to root out corruption in the group's 14 divisions. Sobhan is trying to prevent the military-backed government from taking over his company and putting about 100,000 people out of work, Ringgold said.

Meanwhile, Weldon's fate remains unknown, nearly eight months after FBI agents raided the homes and business office of his daughter and close political ally. The probe is reportedly focused on whether Weldon helped the pair obtain foreign lobbying contracts.

An FBI spokeswoman said yesterday that the investigation is ongoing, but declined to elaborate. ...

Posted by Laura at June 9, 2007 09:58 AM