The Post has potentially striking developments in the Waters matter. House ethics investigators have begun a probe into why the powerful House Financial Services Committee did not fully comply with its promise to turn over all documents pertinent to an investigation of subcommittee chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), according to congressional staff and other sources close […]
Category: House
It’s censure for Rangel
The Times reports. Despite impassioned last-minute pleas for mercy from Mr. Rangel and a half-dozen of his colleagues, the House voted 333-79 for censure, the sternest punishment it can administer short of expulsion.
Political activity law A.M. report for Thursday, Dec. 2
Good morning. Here are today’s links. House and Senate ethics news There are a few stories floating around related to House and Senate ethics matters. Roll Call has the update on a matter involving Sen. Ensign. Roll Call is also covering the matter involving Rep. Waters closely, including developments involving Ethics Committee staffers. The vote […]