Minority Leader Pelosi calls for Anthony Weiner ethics inquiry over Lewd Photos

Ironmill — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:08:24 +0000

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Rep. Steve Israel, the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, are calling for an investigation into Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) over the series of sexually explicit conservations and lewd photos he exchanged with a half-dozen women during the last several years.

“I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony’s wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents,” Pelosi said in a statement released on Monday night.

“I am calling for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred.”

Israel added: “Congressman Anthony Weiner engaged in a deep personal failure and inappropriate behavior that embarrassed himself, his family, and the House. Ultimately, Anthony and his constituents will make a judgment about his future .

Did Charlie Rangel Just cut a Deal?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:59:49 +0000

WCBS in New York is reporting that Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) has cut a deal with the House Ethics Committee to avoid a trial on charges he violated House rules. The first meeting of the subcommittee that will hear the charges against Rangel is set to meet at 1 p.m. ET. So now’s the time for cutting what amounts to a plea deal. We should know one way or the other within the hour.
via Rangel Deal Done? | Talking Points Memo.

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Minority Leader Pelosi calls for Anthony Weiner ethics inquiry over Lewd Photos

Did Charlie Rangel Just cut a Deal?