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On behalf of NV Energy, the indictment stated, Hampton sought the assistance of Ensign and his chief of staff to expedite the release of a U.S. Interior Department environmental impact statement regarding a company coal-fired power plant. The lobbying effort was designed to allow the energy company to move forward on its delayed proposal to build the plant. If convicted, Hampton, 48, would face up to five years in prison on each of the seven counts of violating federal conflict of interest laws. Hampton also would face a maximum fine of $250,000 per count. Hampton faces a court appearance in federal court in Washington next Thursday. The lobbying restrictions are contained in the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. The law is aimed at slowing the revolving door between congressional employment and lobbying activities following the departure of aides from government.
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