This week in Congressional Ethics

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In summary, Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio and Rep. William Jefferson of Louisiana are the targets of a new House Ethics investigation. This comes after information from Neil Volz's guilty plea, in which he admitted to trying to corrupt Ney. Both Ney and Jefferson have ties to lobbyist Jack Abramoff and have been accused of accepting favors and bribes. This bipartisan investigation highlights the issue of partisanship and unethical behavior in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Who are the targets of a new House Ethics investigtion, as a result of information from Neil Volz's guilty plea?

Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio
Rep. William Jefferson, D-Lousiaina

(Bipartisanship! Woo!)

Rep. Bob Ney (news, bio, voting record), R-Ohio, who had strong ties to Abramoff and accepted favors from him, will be investigated along with Rep. William Jefferson (news, bio, voting record), D-La. A former aide to Ney pleaded guilty last week, admitting he tried to corrupt his former boss. Two businessmen have pleaded guilty to bribing Jefferson...
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060517/ap_on_go_co/ethics_abramoff

Can you believe it! U.S. Congressmen being investigated for unethical behavior! Who could have imagined it? :eek:
 
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:cry: :cry: :cry: It just makes me so happy. A democrat... and a republican... joining forces!

and going to jail :bugeye:
 
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Fresh Air from WHYY, May 23, 2006 · Former Washington Post Congressional correspondent Juliet Eilperin says warlike tactics, manipulation and strategic takeovers have replaced compromise in the House. She drives home the point in her new book, Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the U.S. House of Representatives.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5425307

Very interesting interview - basically how the current House Rules undermine democracy in America.

Fight Club Politics : How Partisanship is Poisoning the U.S. House of Representatives (Hoover Studies in Politics, Economics, and Society) (Hardcover) Probably a book which I will buy.
 

1. What is "This week in Congressional Ethics"?

"This week in Congressional Ethics" is a weekly report that summarizes the latest ethical issues and investigations involving members of the United States Congress. It covers a range of topics including potential conflicts of interest, financial disclosures, and violations of ethics rules.

2. Who publishes "This week in Congressional Ethics"?

"This week in Congressional Ethics" is published by a non-partisan organization called the Congressional Ethics and Accountability Center. The center is dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in the United States Congress.

3. How is the information in "This week in Congressional Ethics" gathered?

The information in "This week in Congressional Ethics" is gathered from various sources, including news articles, press releases from government agencies, and official statements from members of Congress. The Congressional Ethics and Accountability Center also conducts its own research and investigations to gather information.

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"This week in Congressional Ethics" is important because it helps to keep the public informed about ethical issues and investigations involving their elected representatives. It also serves as a tool for holding members of Congress accountable for their actions and promoting transparency in government.

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