The House Ethics Committee’s security breach gets Brody Mullins’ treatment here. The accidental leak of a congressional ethics watchdog’s report offers a rare glimpse into the internal workings of one of the most secretive bodies on Capitol Hill, revealing that the panel has dealt with a far larger number of lawmakers than previously publicly disclosed. […]
Month: October 2009
House Ethics report breach mostly trick and no treat for Sanchez sisters
The Post reports that Congress’ Sanchez sisters shared staff and that Rep. Loretta Sanchez’s office was a victim of alleged embezzlement.
American League of Lobbyists writes President Obama on lobbyists on boards and commissions
The American League of Lobbyists’ David Wenhold wrote this letter to President Obama regarding the administration’s position on lobbyist membership on certain boards and commissions. This move seems inconsistent with Constitutional principles that people should not be punished for engaging in activities that were not actionable prior to new rules being put into place, and […]