Anchorage Daily News

The PBS news show "NOW" spotlights the connection between Veco Corp. and Alaska lawmakers in a special report airing Friday at 7:30 p.m. on KAKM Channel 7.

Two state legislators have been convicted in federal court for accepting bribes from Veco, while one more awaits trial. NOW's Maria Hinojosa reports that more lawmakers are being scrutinized, including Sen. Ted Stevens. The NOW Web site at www.pbs.org/now will feature a Web-exclusive report on the influence big oil has on the U.S. government, including its connection to 2008 presidential candidates.