Washington Post Accesses Online Files On Congressional Ethics Investigations
By Susie Madrak Friday Oct 30, 2009 5:00pmThe Democrats are so strangely self-destructive at times, I have to say this: Please tell me they're not only investigating Democrats, but Republicans, too. Because that would just be stupid. I mean, we didn't bother going after Republican war criminals - so why single out Democrats?
House ethics investigators have scrutinized the activities of more than 30 lawmakers and several aides in inquiries about issues including defense lobbying and corporate influence peddling, according to a confidential House ethics committee report prepared in July.
The report, disclosed on a publicly accessible computer network, was made available to The Washington Post by a source familiar with such networks.
The ethics committee is one of the most secretive panels in Congress, and its members and staff members sign oaths not to disclose any activities related to its past or present investigations. Watchdog groups have accused the committee of not actively pursuing inquiries; the newly disclosed document indicates the panel is conducting far more investigations than it had revealed.
Shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, the committee chairman, Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), interrupted a series of House votes to alert lawmakers about the breach. She cautioned that some of the panel's activities are preliminary and not a conclusive sign of inappropriate behavior.
"No inference should be made as to any member," she said.
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the payroll. The leaker got fired, but I wonder where he or she will end up working now? I am cackling like a witch.
Chickens do it better.
Have fun tomorrow. It's my daughter's birthday. How's that for timing?
Norm Dicks, Marcy Kaptur, John Murtha, Jim Moran, Peter Visclosky, Todd Tiahrt, and Bill Young.
Please tell me they're not only investigating Democrats, but Republicans, too. Because that would just be stupid.
You must have meant,
"Please tell me they're not only investigating Democrats, but Republicans, too. Because if not, they are stupid."
or
"Please tell me they're not only investigating Democrats, but Republicans, too. Because to not do so would just be stupid."
how long have you been a grammarian?
1. This list of names was leaked by a Republican staffer, and he or she did not include the Republican names
and
2. This Democratic-controlled Congress was doomed before it began, when Pelosi and Emanuel took impeachment 'off the table'
Todd Tiahrt and Bill Young are Thugs
War crimes prosecution off the table. Do they even use the table at all?
They use it in turns
Don't ask.
Obama, Pelosi and Reid have a hard on for bipartisanship. they have to realize there is no such thing anymore. fuck the right and do your job. I can't stand how weak this admin is. The only one who has balls is Rham but he gets castrated for being to tough. Otherwise known as partisan. He should be President not Obama. Shit would get done under Rham. Quit with the bipartisan shit and force your shit through. Rham 2012!!!
Why not just have Netanyahu jump on over the pond and become POTUS....maybe have Rahm there for back up??
Oh, Now you're blaming the Jews? Anti semite? All the Jews fault? Damn, even this Sicilian is a little offended.
have a look at what rahm and LIEberman have been up to before you come up with specious accusations like that. the anti-semite thing is quite worn out. have a look at what is being done to the palestinians! even this ono-palestinian is offended.
Every single member of congress should be the subject of ongoing investigations during their term of office.
And there are republicans on the list, too. But what makes anyone think they have a monopoly on corruption?
Wellpointe/Big Pharma are also being investigated for criminal conspiracy in multiple conflict of interest cases including members of both Bayh and Lieberman families. It is alleged health industry giant, Wellpointe" has donated an additional $200 million to the Congressional Ethics Committee to assist in further investigations. It's PURE BRIBERY!
That's what we should see.
investigate Diane Fenner.
Cheney FBI Interview on Valeri Plame just released by DOJ
http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2009/10/30/...
I don't care what side of the isle they are on , if they are corrupt and breaking the law go after them and nail them , boot them the hell out of office . The " legalized corruption " alone is bad enough as it is , just take a look at what's going on with the health care bill and the bought off whores sabotaging any meaningful reform .
The current Congressional system was set up by a Republican hack.
Revamp the whole system dems - sight espionage.
The Ethics committee operates in secret because it is like a grand jury -- which also operates in secret. The reason for this is obvious. If there isn't enough evidence to move forward, you don't want to taint someone's reputation. The truth is that many of these investigations will lead nowhere.
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