Back in the United States, the Los Angeles Times is reporting prosecutors have launched an investigation into another Republican member of Congress — California’s Jerry Lewis. Lewis is being investigated for his ties to a lobbyist linked to jailed former Congressmember Randy “Duke” Cunningham. The lobbyist, Bill Lowery, represents clients who received millions of dollars in government contracts under measures that Lewis proposed. Lewis is chair of House Appropriations, one of the most powerful committees in Congress.