DOJ Drops Ensign Investigation; Republican Still Faces Ethics Panel Probe
Filed under: Investigations, CongressAnother big break for the Nevada Republican, after federal prosecutors announced he would not face charges related to payments he made following his extramarital affair with a former campaign staffer. Permalink...
Ethics Committee Recommends Censure for Charlie Rangel
Filed under: House, The Capitolist, Congress, EthicsThe recommendation will be sent to the full House, which will vote on Rangel's fate. The New York congressman released a statement: "To my beloved colleagues, my constituents and the American people, ...
Charlie Rangel Found Guilty on 11 Counts of Ethics Violations
Filed under: Democrats, The Capitolist, EthicsA House ethics subcommittee found the longtime New York congressman guilty "by clear and convincing evidence," Rep. Zoe Lofgren, chairman of the panel, announced Tuesday. Permalink | Email th...
Charlie Rangel Walks Out of Ethics Trial
Filed under: The CapitolistThe trial goes on without the embattled congressman, who told the House Ethics Committee he had no money to pay for legal counsel. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
John Boehner: Rangel, Waters Should Face Ethics Trials Before Election
Filed under: Republicans, The Capitolist, 2010 Elections, EthicsThe minority leader and other Republicans say the House Ethics Committee should "stop stalling and complete these trials" of the Democratic lawmakers before voters go to the polls on Nov. ...
‘Watchdog’ Group Recommends Investigation of Sen. David Vitter
Filed under: Senate, Scandal, Investigations, 2010 Elections, CongressA government watchdog group has asked Congress to investigate whether the Louisiana Republican violated ethics regulations when he allowed taxpayer funds to be used to pay for an aid...
Charlie Rangel Charged With 13 Violations of House Rules
Filed under: House, Democrats, Republicans, Investigations, The Capitolist, Congress, EthicsThe allegations include using public resources for personal gain, omitting hundreds of thousands of dollars on financial disclosure forms, and violating the Hou...
Top Republican Says No Deal for Charlie Rangel in Ethics Scandal
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Charlie Rangel Will Face House Trial on Ethics Violations
Filed under: House, Investigations, Taxes, The CapitolistA House Committee announced Thursday that a hearing will be conducted into allegations against Democratic Rep. Charlie Rangel. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blog...
Nancy Pelosi Stands By ‘Admonished’ Rep. Charlie Rangel
Filed under: Taxes, The Capitolist
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) today when she was asked if he should resign as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee in light of the House ethics committee's admonishment of the congressman."No," she said. "They did not take action...
Top Conservatives Hit With Ethics Complaint
Filed under: The Capitolist
A Washington-based government watchdog group filed an ethics complaint Thursday against several conservative lawmakers, alleging that the rent they pay at the "C Street House" is so low that it's essentially an improper gift.The once little-known Capitol Hill row house, owned by a conservative Christian group, came to...
