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Nor can the office receive formal complaints from outside groups, although it can initiate investigations on its own based on newspaper reports or informal tips.
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What, Exactly, Is the Point of the New Office on Ethics?
Q: I am a House staffer with a question about the newly created Office of Congressional Ethics. From reports I have read, it appears that the OCE will not have authority to issue sanctions.
Illinois Aide Claims Earmarks Credit
Hurckes’ campaign finance reports also show that he has taken in thousands in campaign contributions from national entities with business before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Reynolds Departure Leaves Republican Field Unsettled
Hayes, the ranking member of the state Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee, acknowledged his interest in seeking the seat, according to media reports last week.
Leaders Sifting Names For New Ethics Panel
House leaders are canvassing reform experts and academics in search of potential appointees for the six-member Office of Congressional Ethics, which Members approved amid raucous partisan bickering just
NRCC Document Links Cash Shortfall to Ward’s Actions
The National Republican Congressional Committee overstated by $740,000 its cash on hand as of Jan. 31 because of fraud allegedly committed by a former employee, an NRCC document obtained by Roll Call reveals
NRCC Looks Long
Tom Cole’s (Okla.) decision to overhaul fundraising operations at the National Republican Congressional Committee appears to be a key factor in the NRCC’s precarious cash position.
House Passes Ethics Bill; Pelosi Hails Victory
Under the resolution approved Tuesday, the House would establish an Office of Congressional Ethics to initiate investigations and issue recommendations to the full ethics committee.
Walker’s Leaving Should Spur Congress to Act
requiring hearings, committee reports and a confirmation vote.
Cole: Second Term Up in Air
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Tom Cole (Okla.) acknowledged last week that he might not seek a second term as head of the House GOP’s political arm, as has been the tradition of
Revised Ethics Plan Unveiled
The House was to vote last week to establish an Office of Congressional Ethics that would initiate ethics investigations and issue recommendations to the full House Committee on Standards of Official
Rules Panel Sends Half-Baked Ethics Idea Back to Kitchen
The three-hour hearing was one of the best deliberative discussions in the committee I have witnessed in four decades and a proud moment for the House.
New York: Democrat Hits Reynolds Over Scandal at NRCC
Tom Reynolds (R), became the first Democratic candidate of the election cycle to try to make political hay out of the unfolding accounting scandal at the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Revolt Forces Ethics Delay
The House was to vote to establish an Office of Congressional Ethics that would initiate ethics investigations and issue recommendations to the full House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
Baker’s Seat Creates Tough Primaries in Both Parties
According to campaign reports, Jackson has been able to raise only about $20,000.
Renzi Indictment Puts Shortcomings of Ethics Process on Display
This is an equaling compelling indictment against a Congressional ethics process that once again proves its utter impotence.
Staffer Financial Disclosures to Go Online
Not all Congressional staffers are required to file financial disclosure forms.
Audacity of Hope, Redux?
John” to many voters in his Atlanta Congressional district, minister Markel Hutchins (D) said that he’s not running a campaign to unseat Rep.
GAO Says It Needs More Resources to Meet Goals
But officials say that doesn’t close the gap between increasing Congressional requests and dwindling available staff.
Hot Wired
House committee staff informed the House Print Gallery of the incident. Welcome to ‘Hitsville.’ As chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep.