U.S. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said he will correct ethics reports made to Congress in the past four years to disclose details of a real estate deal.

Reversing course, Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid's office acknowledged Wednesday night he misstated the ethics rules governing his acceptance of free boxing tickets and has decided to avoid taking such gifts in the future.

By JOHN SOLOMON and SHARON THEIMER WASHINGTON - Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid wrote at least four letters helpful to Indian tribes represented by Jack Abramoff, and the senator's staff regularly had contact with the disgraced lobbyist's team about legislation affecting other clients.

By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid dropped his objections to debating a bill that would halt asbestos lawsuits, a Reid spokesman said on Tuesday, clearing the way for the controversial legislation to move forward in the Senate.