House ethics panel clears 'Murtha Method' representatives

By Nick Schwellenbach

The House ethics committee ended its investigation of the last two defense appropriators remaining in its crosshairs, according to a report

Excerpts from this story referencing "Todd Tiarht":

"… reviewed over the last year. The two members cleared today were Republican Todd Tiarht of Kansas and Indiana Democrat Pete Visclosky.Tiarht and Visclosky were am …"

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Todd Tiarht":

"… east two lawmakers, Indiana Democrat Peter Visclosky and Kansas Republican Todd Tiarht, both on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, may have connected …"