According to this report, Rep. Barney Frank has banned a former Financial Services Committee staffer from lobbying committee members and staff for an additional period beyond the mandatory one year ban under House rules. “[Goldman’s] Mr. [Michael] Paese left our offices in September 2008, and was not allowed to communicate with any committee members or […]
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What’s the House Ethics Committee Working On?
The Hill reports on a few press releases from the House Ethics Committee. The [Rep. Maxine] Waters probe is just one of three the ethics panel announced Wednesday. The committee also is investigating Reps. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), although it deferred Jackson’s review until the Justice Department conducts its own inquiry. […]
Calm, Informed Analysis of “You Lie” Congressman and House Rules
This Point of Order post (dated 9/15) discusses the controvery surrounding Rep. Joe Wilson’s comment during President Obama’s speech and House rules.