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Lawmakers targeted in ethics probe

Source: Politico
Washington : DC : USA | 29 days ago  
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A leaked document shows that House ethics investigators are probing the activities of nearly three dozen lawmakers — an ethical dust storm that will empower the Republicans and could imperil efforts to get health care reform through the House next week.  The House Ethics Committee said Thursday...
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