A controversy surrounding the Office of Congressional Ethics’ treatment of a matter involving Rep. Sam Graves has generated this sharply-worded response from OCE. In conclusion, the Board [of OCE] believes the interests of the House and the public will be better served if both the SOOC and the OCE each focus on their own internal […]
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Rep. Mollohan and the Department of Justice
The Post raises questions about Rep. Mollohan’s control over the Department of Justice’s budget while he is allegedly the subject of an agency investigation. After becoming House Speaker in January 2007, Pelosi defended her decision to let Mollohan remain as a powerful “cardinal” over the Appropriations subcommittee. “Quite frankly, I think the Justice Department is […]
Members of Congress trading stocks and writing laws
The Post features this article on Members of Congress owning stock and related ethics issues. This juxtaposition of investments and policy has become more common as stock ownership has soared on Capitol Hill over the past two decades. The investments increasingly put lawmakers in the position of voting or advocating on matters that could affect […]