Morans in federal and state govt - who knew?

With Business Before One Brother, Contractors Donate to Other

More than a dozen defense contractors with business before U.S. Rep. James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, have donated thousands of dollars to Moran's younger brother Brian, a candidate for governor of Virginia.

Brian Moran filed a campaign finance report this week that shows he collected $80,000 during the first three months of 2009 from 18 contractors that have been longtime backers of the congressman. Seven of the firms are awaiting approval of Moran-backed earmarks totaling $14.5 million.
[link to www.washingtonpost.com]

Not much of a conspiracy, but I couldn't resist.