Roll Call has the latest on the earmark ban. Despite House Republican leaders’ announcement that GOP Members wouldn’t seek earmarks this year, Republicans on different House authorizing committees are taking divergent positions on how broadly to implement the ban.
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Rep. Meeks’ spending in the spotlight
The Times examines Rep. Meeks’ lifestyle in this article this morning. According to ths report, “his spending habits have drawn the scrutiny of ethics watchdogs and regulators, who have questioned whether Mr. Meeks is using campaign money to support a lifestyle that he otherwise could not afford. In 2008, he was fined for using campaign […]
PMA Group resolution to ethics committee
The House voted to refer a resolution relating to the PMA Group matter back to the Ethics Committee, according to this Roll Call report; “House lawmakers voted 397-0 to refer the resolution to the ethics committee. Although the ethics panel could opt to review the resolution and send it back to the House floor for […]