What does “financial interest” mean? According to this Hill article, Rep. Jeff Flake has one approach that might broaden the traditional view of what is a financial interest. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) has asked the House Ethics committee to deem political contributions a “financial interest.” Under House rules, lawmakers cannot submit earmarks if they have […]
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Rep. Murtha’s Connection to Kuchera Companies
What is Rep. Murtha’s connection to Bill and Ron Kuchera’s companies? That’s the topic of this Post report. In January, federal agents raided the ranch, along with the homes of Bill Kuchera and his younger brother Ron and the offices of two Kuchera companies. Federal authorities are investigating tips from company insiders suggesting that taxpayers […]
PMA Group Update
The Times discusses the latest developments in the PMA Group story in this editorial. The list of PMA’s pals is topped by Mr. Visclosky, Representative John Murtha, the powerful defense appropriations subcommittee chairman, and Representative James Moran. But it doesn’t stop there. Since 1998, PMA doled out more than $40 million in donations to members […]