Roll Call has an update on the status of House Ethics Committee rule changes criticized by a number of groups. Ethics Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and ranking member Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) met Thursday with representatives from more than a half-dozen government reform organizations who voiced concerns over the new rules. … None of those in […]
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House Ethics and the Office of Congressional Ethics
Roll Call is concerned that a new rule at House Ethics might be an attempt to limit the authority of the Office of Congressional Ethics. The rules defined “investigation” to include not just formal establishment of an investigative subcommittee but a mere decision by the chairman and ranking member to launch an inquiry. The resolution […]
YouTube Video and House Rules
Roll Call reports that a Member of Congress removed a video from YouTube after allegations that it violated House rules.