sentences:  As a result of Abramoff's criminal behavior, prominent politicians with close ties to Abramoff as well as hundreds of Congressional politicians who have received money from his clients (see the monetary influence of Jack Abramoff) came under media scrutiny (with some even donating the money to charity), with lobbying reform proposals presented by both parties.In September 2006 both the Senate and House passed bills and rules changes to make public earmarks but not make other substantive lobbying reforms.In 2002 Abramoff was a registered lobbyist for the General Council for Islamic Banks, for which he was paid $20,000.