Following revelations about Sen. Baucus’ appointment of Melodee Hanes to be U.S. attorney for Montana, Republicans have called for an ethics committee investigation. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele called for an official investigation into Baucus, who allegedly flagged Justice Department lawyer Melodee Hanes for a U.S. attorney nomination while engaging in a romantic […]
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Sen. Baucus and his nominee for U.S. attorney for Montana
The Post features a story on Sen. Baucus’ nomination of Melodee Hanes to be U.S. attorney for Montana. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. The Montana Democrat and his former […]
Subpoenas in Ensign ethics investigation
The Times reports that the Senate Ethics Committee has issued subpoenas in their investigation into matters involving Sen. John Ensign.