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Accuser in Corruption Scandal Testifies in Brazilian Congress

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- The politician who accused Brazil's governing party of paying bribes to win votes reiterated the bribery charge in his testimony. Yet Roberto Jefferson was unable to offer any documented proof to back up his accusations.

Jittery investors who have punished Brazilian stocks since Rep. Roberto Jefferson made the claims last week were relieved he didn't drop any more political bombshells that could hurt President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.