Auto dealers maneuver for exemption in financial reform bill

By Michael Hudson

In Arizona, Hector Maldonado says he ran into trouble with his bosses because he objected to what he claims was his employer’s habit of faki

Excerpts from this story referencing "Office of Congressional Ethics":

"… ore than $50,000 to Brownback’s campaigns.The Hill has reported that the Office of Congressional Ethics is looking into the actions of Rep. Melvin Watt, a North Carolina Democrat …"

"… f either the letter or the spirit of any laws or ethical standards.” The Office of Congressional Ethics declined to comment.Auto financing generates profitsCar dealers are concer …"

C.W. Bill Young — Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense

By Caitlin Ginley

C.W. Bill Young is the most senior Republican serving in the U.S. House and a fixture in Florida politics. First elected in 1970, he represe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Office of Congressional Ethics":

"… n earmarks, including $180 million for his Florida district.Last year, the Office of Congressional Ethics investigated Young in a probe involving seven members of the defense appro …"

"… bbyists. Young did not respond to a request for comment for the story. The Office of Congressional Ethics investigated Young, along with six other members of the House Appropriatio …"

Ethics investigation continues for two 'Murtha Method' Congressmen

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House ethics committee has announced it is extending a review of two Congressmen that were among the subjects of "The Murtha Method," an

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"… on whether to begin a formal investigation. In December, another body, the Office of Congressional Ethics, recommended to the ethics committee that it take a hard look at these two …"

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Leaked document reveals six “Murtha Method” Reps. under investigation

By Nick Schwellenbach

Seven members of a powerful subcommittee that was the subject of a recent Center investigation are now being scrutinized by the House ethics

Excerpts from this story referencing "Office of Congressional Ethics":

"… zed by ethics investigators from the House ethics committee and/or the new Office of Congressional Ethics created by the ethics reforms of 2007. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), who is also …"

"… earmarks, but not of those in 2010; the rest appeared in both reviews.The Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) does not have subpoena power and can only make recommendations to th …"

A high-profile client list for lobbyist in ethics probe

By Nick Schwellenbach

Lobbyist Julie Domenick received a request for documents in an Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) investigation into eight House lawmakers

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"… n OCE probe. …"

Earmarks lobbyist indicted for illegal campaign contribution scheme

By Nick Schwellenbach

A master pay-to-play defense lobbyist in the center of a controversial web of Capitol Hill relationships highlighted by the Center for Publi

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"… executive branch’s vetted budget request.However, investigators with the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) found evidence that at least two lawmakers, Indiana Democrat Peter V …"

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Embattled finance committee chairman gets help from credit unions

By Michael Beckel

Credit union industry is sticking with embattled incumbent Rep. Spencer Bachus in Alabama primary

Excerpts from this story referencing "Office of Congressional Ethics":

"… rmation to make trades on stock options, prompting an investigation by the Office of Congressional Ethics.Making matters worse, Bachus has been on the receiving end of more than $2 …"

Did GOP congressman make illegal super PAC solicitation?

By Michael Beckel

Congressman from Illinois cited for potentially illegal super PAC solicitation.

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"… ith candidates.” …"

"… itted Kinzinger against fellow incumbent Rep. Don Manzullo, R-Ill. The new Office of Congressional Ethics report found that Schock and his associates steered at least $115,000 to a …"

"… district, as the Center for Public Integrity previously reported. The new Office of Congressional Ethics report notes that Schock’s campaign committee “may have asked” the l …"

"… the local party committee to contribute to the super PAC. Schock told the Office of Congressional Ethics that he referred to the contribution from the local party committee as "we …"