More on Deal post-resignation ethics report

The Post discusses the ethics matter involving former Rep. Deal in this editorial.

Mr. Deal’s conduct is troubling, but even more troubling is the thought that his actions could have remained hidden from Georgia voters if the OCE hadn’t taken the unusual step of releasing the report post-resignation. The probe was exposed last year by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, but the OCE report adds details and, more important, the imprimatur of an official review. It underscores the importance of an outside investigative body and the limitations imposed on the body: Without subpoena power, the OCE was unable to interview the Georgia lieutenant governor, who had attended one of the meetings, and to obtain other information from state officials.

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