Capitol Briefing Archive: Ethics and Rules

Ethics committee says Rep. Harman is not under scrutiny

By Paul Kane The ethics committee is not investigating Rep. Jane Harman (D-Calif.), whose conversation with an Israeli operative four years ago drew scrutiny from the Justice Department and for a time from the committee. The committee's top lawmakers assured Harman that there is no investigation in a letter Wednesday,...

Ethics committee clears Rep. Shuler

By Ben Pershing The House ethics committee has informed Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) that he has been cleared of wrongdoing and is no longer under investigation by the panel for allegations that a real estate development in which he invested may have received preferential treatment from a government agency. Shuler,...

Hoyer: number of investigations proves Congress is "most ethical" in history

By Paul Kane House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on Tuesday said that Democrats are living up to their promise to run the "most ethical" Congress in history, despite a new ethics committee document showing that his party's lawmakers have drawn far more scrutiny than Republicans. Hoyer cited the release...

Oversight panel to subpoena Countrywide info

By Ben Pershing UPDATE 10:02 P.M. ET: Towns and Issa have announced an agreement on subpoenaing Bank of America for records related to the Countrywide mortgage program. Their joint statement is available here, and a copy of the subpoena is here. ORIGINAL POST: The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee...

House Ethics Committee Expands Rangel Investigation

By Perry Bacon Jr. The House Ethics Committee announced plans Thursday to expand its investigation of Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.), who in August amended his congressional financial disclosure forms to acknowledge hundreds of thousands of dollars in previously unreported income and assets. In a statement, the committee said it voted...

GOP Leader Tight-Lipped on Ensign

Updated 5:39 p.m. By Philip Rucker Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) repeatedly refused to answer questions Friday about a New York Times report that embattled Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) negotiated a cover-up of his extramarital affair with a campaign staffer, with his friend Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) serving as...

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Barney Frank vs. Bill O'Reilly on ACORN, Garance Franke-Ruta , September 24, 2009

Doubts About ACORN Pre-Date Current Scandal, 44 Editor , September 18, 2009

House Votes to End Federal Funding for ACORN, 44 Editor , September 17, 2009

Ethics Panel Probing Jackson Jr., Graves, Waters, Ben Pershing , September 16, 2009

Inglis Calls on Wilson to Apologize to House, 44 Editor , September 15, 2009

Some Democrats Opposed to Reprimanding Wilson, 44 Editor , September 15, 2009

Unapologetic Rep. Wilson Addresses the House, 44 Editor , September 14, 2009

Lobbying Firm Says It Only Forged 13 Letters, Not 14, 44 Editor , September 11, 2009

House Unearths a 14th Forged Letter from a Lobbyist, 44 Editor , September 10, 2009

Congress Discovers Another Forged Advocacy Letter, 44 Editor , August 18, 2009

Ethics Panel Dismisses Complaints on Dodd, Conrad Mortgages, Ben Pershing , August 7, 2009

More Forgeries Emerge in Climate Lobbying Effort, David A. Fahrenthold , August 6, 2009

GOP: Democrats Censoring Mail on Health Care , Ben Pershing , July 24, 2009

Muted Reaction to Ensign Revelations, Post Editor , July 10, 2009

Photos Released in Jefferson Corruption Trial, 44 Editor , July 9, 2009

A Renewed Push to Ban Insider Trading on the Hill, Ben Pershing , July 8, 2009

Rep. Conyers' Wife Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge, Ben Pershing , June 26, 2009

Impeached Judge Offers Early Resignation, Ben Pershing , June 25, 2009

Sanford 'Agonized' Over Past Argentina Visit, Ben Pershing , June 24, 2009

Colleagues Accept Ensign's Apology, Paul Volpe , June 23, 2009

House Impeaches Imprisoned Federal Judge, Ben Pershing , June 19, 2009

Visclosky Steps Aside as Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee, Paul Volpe , June 2, 2009

Rep. Visclosky Subpoenaed in PMA Probe, Ben Pershing , May 29, 2009

House Wants Guidelines Set for Wiretapping of Members, Ben Pershing , April 30, 2009

House Ethics Office Conducting Multiple Probes, Ben Pershing , April 15, 2009

Jackson Jr. Says He's Cooperating With Ethics Probe, Ben Pershing , April 8, 2009

Senate Leaders Meet With Ethics Panel on Burris Probe, Paul Volpe , March 18, 2009

Rep. Lofgren Chosen to Chair Ethics Panel, Sarah Lovenheim , January 20, 2009

Rangel Probe Awaits New Ethics Chair, Ben Pershing , January 14, 2009

Craig Won't Appeal Ruling in Sex Sting Case, Ben Pershing , January 8, 2009

Lott Now Free to Lobby the Senate, Eric Pianin , January 6, 2009

And the Winner (Loser?) Is ... Illinois, Ben Pershing , December 16, 2008

Young Out in GOP Housecleaning, Ben Pershing , December 11, 2008

Is Illinois the Most Corrupt State?, Ben Pershing , December 10, 2008

Craig Loses Appeal in Bathroom Sting Case, Ben Pershing , December 9, 2008

Fossella Gets Five-Day Jail Sentence, Ben Pershing , December 8, 2008

Stevens Expulsion Vote Postponed, Ben Pershing , November 18, 2008

Report: Aide to Sen. Boxer Charged in Child Porn Case, Ben Pershing , November 13, 2008

Ethics Panel to Investigate Mahoney, Sort Of, Ben Pershing , October 17, 2008

Ethics Panel Launches Rangel Probe, Ben Pershing , September 24, 2008

Discord on Ethics Panel Over Rangel Probe, Ben Pershing , September 18, 2008

Young to Be Certified Winner of Alaska Primary, Ben Pershing , September 18, 2008

Rangel Keeping Gavel as Succession Question Looms, Ben Pershing , September 16, 2008

Rangel Vows to Pay Back Taxes, Attacks GOP, Ben Pershing , September 10, 2008

Ethics Panel to Get New Chair, Rangel Complaint, Ben Pershing , September 9, 2008

Palin and McCain Share Enemies, Reformist Bent, Ben Pershing , August 29, 2008

Fossella's Drunk-Driving Trial Delayed, Ben Pershing , August 28, 2008

Stevens Wins Alaska Primary, Young in Dead Heat, Ben Pershing , August 27, 2008

What's Next for House Ethics Panel?, Ben Pershing , August 22, 2008

Rep. Tubbs Jones Hospitalized, Ben Pershing , August 20, 2008

Craig Won't Be in Minn., But His Lawyers Will, Ben Pershing , August 7, 2008

Good and Bad News for the Kilpatricks, Ben Pershing , August 7, 2008

Effort to Censure Rangel Fails, Ben Pershing , July 31, 2008

'The Culture of Corruption,' Cont'd, Ben Pershing , July 31, 2008

Stevens Relinquishes Ranking Panel Posts, Ben Pershing , July 29, 2008

Report: Sen. Stevens Has Been Indicted, Ben Pershing , July 29, 2008

One Last Reminder on Convention Parties, Ben Pershing , July 28, 2008

Good and Bad News for Rep. Buchanan, Ben Pershing , July 25, 2008

Ethics Office Takes a Step Forward, Ben Pershing , July 24, 2008

Rangel Goes on Attack Over Post Story, Ben Pershing , July 17, 2008

Members Shell Out for Legal Fees, Ben Pershing , July 16, 2008

Probe Closes In on Ex-Rep. Weldon, Ben Pershing , July 15, 2008

What's Next for Rangel?, Ben Pershing , July 15, 2008

Scandals Hit Members Where They Live, Ben Pershing , July 11, 2008

CREW Files Complaint Against Sen. Coleman, Ben Pershing , July 1, 2008

Trouble Ahead for Sen. Coleman, Ben Pershing , June 27, 2008

'Millionaire' Decision Leaves Races in Limbo, Ben Pershing , June 26, 2008

GOP Embezzler Claims Another Victim, Ben Pershing , June 24, 2008

Cornyn Calls for Senators to Disclose Mortgages, Ben Pershing , June 24, 2008

Can Rep. Jefferson Win a 10th Term?, Ben Pershing , June 18, 2008

Rep. Jefferson Running for Re-election, Ben Pershing , June 17, 2008

Ethics Panel to Probe Dodd, Conrad Mortgages, Ben Pershing , June 17, 2008

Embezzlement Scandal Also Ensnares Senate Committee, Ben Pershing , June 12, 2008

NRCC to Reveal Embezzlement Details, Ben Pershing , June 12, 2008

Abramoff Probe Takes a New Turn, Ben Pershing , June 2, 2008

The Next Tell-All Author: Larry Craig, Ben Pershing , May 29, 2008

Ethics Panel Suspends Renzi Probe, Ben Pershing , May 22, 2008

Ethics Committee Will Investigate Fossella, Ben Pershing , May 21, 2008

Fossella Will Retire, Not Resign, Ben Pershing , May 20, 2008

Hoyer Testifies on 'Stolen Vote', Ben Pershing , May 13, 2008

Fossella and Fay's European Vacation, Ben Pershing , May 13, 2008

Player of the Week: Vito Fossella, Ben Pershing , May 9, 2008

Senate Ethics Dismisses Vitter Complaint, Ben Pershing , May 8, 2008

Is Rep. Gary Miller Next to Come Under Scrutiny?, Ben Pershing , May 8, 2008

Another Victim in GOP Embezzlement Scandal, Ben Pershing , April 23, 2008

Player of the Week: Don Young, Ben Pershing , April 18, 2008

A Dubious Milestone for Rep. Young, Ben Pershing , April 16, 2008

Mr. Thomas Has the Floor?, Ben Pershing , April 15, 2008

Abramoff Story Lives On, Ben Pershing , April 14, 2008

Two Faces of Earmarks, Ben Pershing , April 7, 2008

On Death and Campaign Cash, Ben Pershing , April 2, 2008

McDermott Owes Boehner $1 Million for Legal Fees, Ben Pershing , April 1, 2008

Indictment: Hussein Funded Lawmakers' Trip, Ben Pershing , March 26, 2008

About That New Ethics Office..., Ben Pershing , March 25, 2008

Player of the Week: Michael Conaway, Ben Pershing , March 14, 2008

NRCC Scandal: How Did It Happen?, Ben Pershing , March 14, 2008

NRCC Suspects 'Several Hundred Thousand Dollars' Stolen, Ben Pershing , March 13, 2008

House Defeats First Ethics Vote Protest, Ben Pershing , March 12, 2008

House Passes Ethics Bill Amid Squabbling, Ben Pershing , March 11, 2008

Ethics Panel Staff: Reform Bill 'a Bad Idea', Ben Pershing , March 11, 2008

Spitzer Mulls Resignation While Craig Fights On, Ben Pershing , March 11, 2008

On the Hill, Stunned Silence on Spitzer, Ben Pershing , March 10, 2008

Democrats Struggle With Ethics Bill, Ben Pershing , March 6, 2008

Renzi Pleads Not Guilty, Ben Pershing , March 4, 2008

House Ethics Bill Inching Back to Life, Ben Pershing , March 3, 2008

George Miller's (Un)official Web Site, Ben Pershing , February 29, 2008

Ethics Panel Launches Renzi Probe, Ben Pershing , February 28, 2008

Democrats Keep Pushing on Ethics, Ben Pershing , February 28, 2008

Parties Plot on Ethics Reform, Ben Pershing , February 27, 2008

Renzi Move a Mixed Blessing for GOP, Ben Pershing , February 26, 2008

Renzi Vows to Stay in House, Ben Pershing , February 25, 2008

House Members Regain Flexibility to Fly Home, Ben Pershing , February 25, 2008

Rep. Renzi Indicted, Ben Pershing , February 22, 2008

Rep. Jefferson's Trial Delayed, Ben Pershing , February 21, 2008

GOP's Earmarks Crusade Has its Limits, Ben Pershing , February 15, 2008

House Mulls Contempt Votes Against Bolten, Miers, Ben Pershing , February 13, 2008

As the Earmarks Turn, Ben Pershing , February 7, 2008

Convention Party Do's and Don'ts, Ben Pershing , February 4, 2008

Senate Ethics Panel in Midst of Five Investigations, Ben Pershing , January 31, 2008

A Note From Our (Lobbyist) Sponsors, Ben Pershing , January 25, 2008

Rep. Jefferson: 'Victim', Ben Pershing , January 18, 2008

After Siljander's Indictment, Is His Old District Jinxed?, Ben Pershing , January 16, 2008

Doolittle Expected to Announce Retirement, Endorse Oller, Ben Pershing , January 10, 2008

Larry Craig Makes Second Attempt to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Ben Pershing , January 8, 2008

Senate Ethics Approves Multiple Airline Tickets, Paul Kane , October 29, 2007

Alaska Democrats Try to 'Retire' Ted Stevens, Paul Kane , October 23, 2007

Jefferson, Doolittle Face Major Cash Crunch, Paul Kane , October 17, 2007

UPDATE: Craig Says He Won't Resign After Adverse Ruling on His Guilty Plea, Paul Kane , October 4, 2007

Larry Craig: The 'Crime' Scene, Paul Kane , October 3, 2007

Ted Stevens' Son on Investigation: "We're Big Fish", Paul Kane , October 1, 2007

Local Officials Again Reject Alaskans' Earmarks, Paul Kane , September 28, 2007

Craig: 'I Will Continue My Work', Paul Kane , September 26, 2007

Judge in Craig Case 'Doesn't Suffer Fools', Paul Kane , September 26, 2007

GOP Leaders Hesitant to Endorse Doolittle, Paul Kane , September 4, 2007

Document Shows Widening Probe Into DOJ Hiring, Paul Kane , August 30, 2007

Ethics Vote Could Signal GOP Tensions, Paul Kane , August 2, 2007

New Ethics Panel 'Not Even Close', Paul Kane , August 1, 2007

Guest Post: Following Stevens PAC Money, Paul Kane , July 31, 2007

Stevens Raid May Boost Ethics Reform, Paul Kane , July 31, 2007

Members of Congress Shell Out $1 Million in Legal Fees, Paul Kane , July 20, 2007

Another Justice Official Steps Down, Paul Kane , June 22, 2007

Democrats Look to Anchorage Mayor, Paul Kane , June 7, 2007

A Brewing Battle Over House Committee Assignments, Paul Kane , May 10, 2007

Ethics Switch Signals Long Domenici Probe, Paul Kane , April 18, 2007

Corporate Jet Ban and 2008: Spreading the Pain?, washingtonpost.com Editors , January 22, 2007