The Times reports that the fate of Kevin Ring now rests with a jury. Defense lawyers say their client, Kevin Ring, was using the ”traditional tools” of the lobbying trade when he provided sports tickets, meals and trips to people in government.
Day: October 6, 2009
Rep. Rangel and ethics rules
Politico reports on controversy surrounding Rep. Rangel. Rangel has admitted failing to report to the Internal Revenue Service income from Dominican rental property for two decades. In addition, he is accused of improperly using official letterhead to solicit contributions for an earmark-created education center named for him — and of violating New York City regulations […]
Congressional ethics rules “evolving”
Roll Call reports on managing events under “evolving” ethics rules.