Congress Ethics

Is Congress Immune to Ethics?

Jason Stanford | Posted 02.26.2012

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It's easier for me to believe in peace on Earth than to imagine Congress getting along. But a new study suggests that the secret to making politicians act like grownups might be to remind them of children.

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Rep. Gregory Meeks Investigated Over $40,000 'Gift'

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 10.05.2011

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WASHINGTON -- New York members of the House are keeping the ethics committee awfully busy these days, with yet another member of the delegation being ...

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Lawmakers Seek Cash During Key Votes

Washington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Numerous times this year, members of Congress have held fundraisers and collected big checks while they are taking critical steps to write new laws, d...

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Eight Congressmen Under Investigation For Fundraisers Held Before House Vote On Financial Reform

New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lawmakers take contributions every day from corporate executives and lobbyists hoping for their votes. The question of whether that represents busines...

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Lawmakers Spending Taxpayer Dollars On Expensive Cars

Politico | Jake Sherman | Posted 05.25.2011

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The economy is still limping along, but some members of Congress are nevertheless riding in style: At least 10 House members are spending more than $1...

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Lobbyist Donations Closely Tied To Earmarks

Washington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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House Appropriations defense subcommittee member James P. Moran Jr. (D-Va.) works hard at fundraising: Two to three times a week, he telephones contri...

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