House Ethics Committee
Ethics Committee Will Continue Investigation Into Schock
The House Ethics Committee says it will continue an investigation into U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock over allegations the Illinois Republican sought donations of more than $5,000 per donor to a super political action committee.
Blagojevich’s Brother To Testify Before Congress About Selling Senate Seat
As deposed governor Rod Blagojevich serves his 14-year sentence on convictions that included trying to sell a U.S. Senate seat, his brother is headed to Washington to talk about who he claims offered to buy it.
Halvorson Drags Robert Blagojevich Into Election Fight Against Jackson
With former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson far behind in the latest polls in her efforts to unseat Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Halvorson is asking for some help in bringing down Jackson.
Opponent Takes Aim At Jackson Jr. Over Ethics Probe
Representative Jesse Jackson’s opponent is using his ethics probe to pounce.
Rep. Jackson Expects To Be Cleared In Ethics Probe
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is predicting he’ll be “vindicated” by an ethics investigation into whether he or someone on his behalf offered to raise funds for ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich in return for an appointment to President Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat.
No House Ethics Sanctions Against Gutierrez After Arrest
The U.S. House of Representatives has decided not to pursue ethics sanctions against Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.), who was arrested last week while protesting in front of the White House.
Ethics Panel Delays Jackson Jr. Probe Again
The House ethics committee has agreed to hold off on its investigation into whether U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was involved in former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s alleged attempt to sell a Senate seat.
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