former executive, state department official plead guilty

A former Vice-President for Bernhardt Furniture and a State Department official take plea deals. The News-Topic reports former State Department official Patricia DeLaughter pleaded guilty to disclosing confidential bid information to help Steven Anstine win a contract for Bernhardt Furniture to provide items for a U.S. embassy. Both could face just a fine and short jail sentence if they cooperate in the continuing investigation.