The federal government is still trying to make expelled U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. pay his fine.

Garnishee requests have been filed against Traficant's daughter and a federal credit union.

Elizabeth Chahine, of Boardman, and Wright Patman Congressional Federal Credit Union, of Oakton, Va., were notified Dec. 19 that they have 10 days to respond. Under law, those garnisheed by the government can claim certain exemptions.

The government is looking for assets to pay the former 17th District rep's $150,000 fine.

Under the garnishment, Wells has asked Chahine and the federal credit union if they have in their custody, control or possession any property owned by Traficant, including non-exempt, disposable earnings.

Traficant is serving 8 years at Allenwood Federal Correctional Institution in White Deer, Pa. The 61-year-old was convicted on racketeering and other charges in April and later was expelled from the House.

Federal officials calculated the judgment is $150,240, as of Nov. 23.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard French is representing the government. The garnishment requests were signed by U.S. District Judge Lesley Brooks Wells.