Ethics Committee Must Reveal Whether It's Probing Lawmakers' Ties To PMA

By Zachary Roth - June 3, 2009, 4:57PM

Drip, drip.

We should soon know whether the House Ethics committee is probing any lawmakers' ties to the now-defunct PMA lobbying group. The House has passed Rep. Steny Hoyer's resolution to force the committee to disclose the issue, reports Roll Call. The vote was 270-134.

Federal investigators are looking into whether PMA gave campaign contributions in exchange for earmarks. Two powerful Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Pete Visclosky and John Murtha have received the most scrutiny for their ties to PMA. Last week, Visclosky acknowledged that he had been subpoenaed in connection with the probe.

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Much as I don't like putting those seats at risk, unless they can pass the smell test, even if they aren't looking at indictments, this would be a good time for them to announce they won't be running for reelection.

Charlie Rangel too. Please do the party a favor and go.

Posted by ericf
June 3, 2009 5:56 PM | Reply | Permalink

I'm all for holding these guys accountable for corruption and such.I really feel that this is a political move by the repugs to get some meat out there against the Dems.

Posted by downindixie
June 3, 2009 7:00 PM | Reply | Permalink