The AP's Elliot Spagat reposts the latest news regarding the embattled San Diego Congressman.

The federal government revealed publicly in court for the first time Thursday that it is seeking to seize a California congressman's home because prosecutors believe it was purchased with ill-gotten gains.

A government complaint had previously been filed under seal, but an amendment to that complaint became public when it was filed Thursday in federal court in San Diego.

The government alleges Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, R-Calif., sold his previous home at an inflated price to a defense contractor whose company was seeking federal contracts. Cunningham, a member of two committees involved in military issues, then used that money to buy his current home for $2.55 million, according to the complaint.

"Cunningham demanded and received this money in return for being influenced in the performance of his official acts as a public official," the complaint says.

Between this story, the conviction of Governor Bob Taft (R-OH) and the legal cases surrounding House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX), it appears the Democrats might actually be able to make a comprehensive case against GOP improprieties next fall.