Earmark reform? There would be an app for that, if President Obama’s State of the Union proposal is adopted: I’m also calling on Congress to continue down the path of earmark reform. You have trimmed some of this spending and embraced some meaningful change. But restoring the public trust demands more. For example, some members […]
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Update on Mollohan investigation
According to reports, the Department of Justice has ended an inquiry involving Rep. Alan Mollohan. The investigation appeared to focus on his financial disclosures and his role securing funds for nonprofit groups he helped create.
House discloses Dear Colleague on helping Haiti
In response to House offices asking about how they can help in Haiti, the House Ethics Committee released this “Dear Colleague” letter yesterday.