News here. Christopher J. Ward was sentenced to 37 months imprisonment and ordered to pay back $844,000 he embezzled from several political committees.
Month: December 2010
It’s censure for Rangel
The Times reports. Despite impassioned last-minute pleas for mercy from Mr. Rangel and a half-dozen of his colleagues, the House voted 333-79 for censure, the sternest punishment it can administer short of expulsion.
Political activity law A.M. report for Thursday, Dec. 2
Good morning. Here are today’s links. House and Senate ethics news There are a few stories floating around related to House and Senate ethics matters. Roll Call has the update on a matter involving Sen. Ensign. Roll Call is also covering the matter involving Rep. Waters closely, including developments involving Ethics Committee staffers. The vote […]