And another one bites the dust
It was thought that
Representative Maxine Waters was going to be brought before the ethics board and now it happened.
From
Yahoo/Associated Press:
AP sources: 3 charges filed against Rep. Waters
California Democrat Maxine Waters faces a House trial this fall on three charges of ethical wrongdoing, setting the stage for a second election-season public airing of ethics problems for a longtime Democratic lawmaker.
The charges focus on whether Waters broke the rules in requesting federal help for a bank where her husband owned stock and had served on the board of directors. She denied the charges Monday.
Persons familiar with the case said Waters is accused of violating:
* A rule that House members may not exert improper influence that results in a personal benefit.
* The government employees' ethics code, which prohibits granting or accepting special favors, for the employee or family members, that could be viewed as influencing official actions.
* A rule that members' conduct must reflect creditably on the House.
Pelosi's
wish is coming true -- just not exactly what she had in mind...
Posted by DaveH at August 2, 2010 5:54 PM