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Rangel ties up ethics trial proceedings

By | 11.15.10 | 10:10 am

Well, that was quick. Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) is holding up proceedings with the argument that he be entitled to counsel. He just asked to withdraw from the proceedings, but before he could, Rep. G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) had made a “motion to continue,” effectively questioning whether the trial should proceed, More…

Ensign Blames CREW for Ethics Woes

By | 08.13.10 | 5:36 pm

Senator John Ensign (R-Nev.) is raising money for a legal defense fund to fight the numerous ethics charges against him. In his appeal he blames Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), which he refers to as “a liberal organization,” for his present troubles, and says he’s been More…

The Other Shoe Drops?

By | 07.21.09 | 5:10 pm

Suddenly, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s abrupt resignation announcement might make a bit more sense.

An independent investigator has found evidence that Gov. Sarah Palin may have violated ethics laws by accepting private donations to pay her legal debts.

The report obtained by The Associated Press says Palin

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