Category: House

PMA Group Update

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 18, 2009
Categories In House

Reps. Lofgren and Visclosky are returning contributions listed as coming from individuals employed by PMA Group, according to this Post report. PMA, whose offices in Arlington were raided in November by FBI and Defense Criminal Investigation Service agents, is under investigation for improper campaign contributions to key lawmakers in charge of appropriations, according to two sources […]

House Pink Sheet

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 15, 2009
Categories In House

House Ethics released a “pink sheet” on the 2009 outside earned income limit, salaries triggering the financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment restrictions.

Rep. Rangel

Post author By Eric Brown
Post date February 11, 2009
Categories In House

When greeting Rep. Rangel this morning, “Mr. Chairman” is fine, according to this Times report on the outcome of yesterday’s vote to strip him of his Ways and Means Committee top post. The resolution to remove Mr. Rangel as chairman said he “has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House.” With no public debate, […]